990 form OMB No 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exem pt From Income Tax 2016 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not security numbers it may be made public. 00enter social on this form as Department of the Treasury MEMO Internal Revenue Service IN- Information about Form 990 and Its Instructions Is at www.frs ov/form990. A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beg inning December 31 , 20 16 , 2016, and ending Janua ry 1 B Check if applicable 0 Employer identification number C Name of organization Advance Arkansas Institute ❑ Address change Doing business as El Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) 270271657 RooMsurte E Telephone number 55 Fontenay Circle El Initial return ❑ Amended return 501 -588-4245 City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ❑ Final retum/tem unated G Gross receipts $ Litt le R o c k , Arka n sa s 7 222 3 ❑ Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: I Tax-exem pt status ® 501 (c)(3 ) J Website: ^ K Form of oroarnzation: (71 Corooration F1 Trust H(a) Is this a group return for subordnates? ❑ Yes ®No t (insert no ) ❑ 4947 (a)(1 ) or ❑ 501 c H(b) Are all subordinates included? E] Yes E] No If "No," attach a list (see instructions) ❑ 527 advancearkansas . org H (c) Group exemption number ^ F1 Association n Other ^ L Year of formation. 2009 M State of lanai domicile. AR Summa 1 co 0 0 a% a Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: To educate policymakers and the public about public policy and government. ---------------- ---------------------------- --------------------------"------"---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check this box ^ ❑ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 2 3 4 5 6 7a b Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), fine 12 . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 h) . . . . line 1 b) 2a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior Year o 'l . . . . . . . . . . 17 b 18 . . . . . . . . . . . Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . . Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and-11e)`: ual Part VIII, column (A) , line 12) Total revenue-add lines 8 throug h 11 must Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A); Iines-1-3).. . . .. Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 7 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A),Tines 5-10) Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), - line Ile) . ... . . . Total fundraising expenses (Part (^); line 25) ^ ________________________ 1 la- 'l 1 d,_1 1f-24e) Other expenses (Part IX, column (A),Ines l . . . Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 19 Revenue less ex p enses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16a csaa . Current Year 275,270 187,756 275,270 1,760 187,756 2,795 145,898 151,524 93 ,081 98,863 240,739 264,384 34 ,631 Beginning of Current Year . . . . . . 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . 3 2 3 10 0 0 3 4 5 6 7a 7b -76 ,628 End of Year 178,350 101,722 178,350 101,722 Sig nature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Sign Here Signature of officer Type or print name and title Paid Preparer Pnnt/Type preparer's name Preparer' s signature ^ Use Only Firm's name Firm's address ^ May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (s, For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate Instructions. 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: . . . . . . . . . . . . . I] To educate policymakers and the public about public policy and government. ------------- --------------------------------------------------------- 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. (Code: _______________) (Expenses $------------- 47,000 including grants of $ ------------------------ ) (Revenue $ AAI's journalism project, TheArkansasProject.com, provided commentary on legislative, regulatory, and political issues affecting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Arkansas aovemment and citizens. 4b (Code: ---------------) (Expenses $------------- 48,000 including grants of $ ------------------------ ) (Revenue $ AAI's publications program produced papers and studies that analyzed legislative and regulatory issues, as well as the voting ------------------------- behavior of state legislators. We distributed publications to legislators, the media, and the public. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4c (Code: ) (Expenses $-------------17,317 including grants of $-------------- --20,000) (Revenue $ AAI partnered with several faculty members at the University of Arkansas -Little Rock to support faculty scholarship and --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------educational programs. 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.) 4e including grants of $ (Expenses $ Total program service expenses ^ ) (Revenue $ ) 112,317 Form 990 (2016) 990 (2016) Page 3 of No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is the organization required to complete Schedule 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 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 11 . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 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, 5 Part lll . 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d e f 12 a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part ll . . . Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 i? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 assets reported 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 Xl and Xll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 8 9 10 11a 11b 11c 11d lie 11f 12a b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If I "Yes, " and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl and Xll is optional 12b 13 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? . . . . . 14a 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. . . . . 14b 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 15 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 UI and IV. . . . . . . . 16 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) . . . 17 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 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 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 ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ✓ Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) No 20 a Did the organization operate one or 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 l and lI . . . . 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 1, Parts I and Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24a b c d 25a b 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . 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 . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 /I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part l!! . . . . . . . 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 A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," 28 a b c 29 30 31 32 complete Schedule N, Part /I 33 34 35a b 36 37 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part/ . . . . . . . . . . . Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part fl, Ill, 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 . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Vl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 20a 20b 21 22 23 24a 24b 24c 24d 25a 25b 26 27 28a 29 30 31 32 33 34 35a 35b 36 37 38 r/ Form 990 (2016) Forth 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 ❑ No 1a b c . . . . is Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 0 lb Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . 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 2a Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return b 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 I a 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 If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 . . 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 1c 2b 3a 3b 4a 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 (FEAR). 5a b c 6a b 7 a b c d e t g h 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . 5a Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? . . . . . 6a If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6b Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . . 7b Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7c If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . 7f If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7 If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . 98 Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . 9b Section 501(c)(7) organizations . Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . . 10a Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities . 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations . Enter Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 In lieu of Form 1041? 12a If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . 12b Section 501 (c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . . . . . . . . 13a Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. 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 113b Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . . . . . 14a If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these p ayments? If "No," provide an ex lanation in Schedule 0 14b Form 990 (2016) 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 S chedule O contains a respo nse or note to any line in th i s Part VI E Section A. Governin Yes I No la b 2 3 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 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. . 2 ib Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, 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 ? 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? 2 3 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 4 5 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one or more members of the governing body? Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 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 in Schedule 0 . . . . 7a 4 5 6 7a b 7b 8a ab g Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code. Yes 10a b 11a b 12a b c 13 14 15 a b 16a b 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? Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 . . . . . . . . Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 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? 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 with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No 10a 10b 11a 12a 12b 12c 13 14 15a 15b 16a 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ^ Arkansas --------------------------------------------------------------- -)Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s onlyavailable 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) 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: ^ Daniel Greenberg, 55 Fontenay Circle, Little Rock , Arkansas 72223. Telephone: 501-588.4245. 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, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. • List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. ❑ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related org anization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (C) ^^ (B) Name and Title Position ^pj ^^ (do not check more than one Average Reportable Reportable box , unless person is both an hours per compensation compensation from officer and a director/trustee ) m = T from related week (list an o hours for aa a 3,0 o the organizations related a m organization (W-211099 -MISC) m o m organizations d (W-2/1099 - MISC) o a below dotted ° 3 line) N 2 8 c^ (1) Daniel Greenberg ,- Director -- -- ---ann , Drcor ----------------------------- Jane Strong , Director - t51---------------------------------------------------------- i^ Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations $ - 40 $93,000 .5 -0.5 -------- ------------- 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ - )----------------------------------------------------------- ------------- )--------------------------------------------------------- ------------ to) --------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ^^ 11----------------------------------------------------------- ------------1_12) ( Li ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------- --------------------------------------- -----------------------------Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 8 Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (C) w) Name and title Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a directorttrustee) Average hours per week (list an h ours f or related organizations below dotted line) OF 57 m oa - o N_ m m ,o m m y (E) p) ( Reportable Reportable compensation compensation from related from o the or g a n izations organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (W-2/ 1099 - MISC) Estimated amount of other com p ens atio n from the organization and related organizations N ----------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 0 --------------------------------------------------------- ------------ L'-8 ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------M) ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------^212---------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------ L)----------------------------------------------------------- ------------- lb c d 2 Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ 93,000 Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . ^ 0 Total (add lines lb and 1c . ^ 93 ,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 ^ 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1 a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual 5 for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . 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 2 (B) Description of services (C) Compensation Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization ^ Form 990 (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII . Total revenue A = Lu 0 m C; E O a r 1a b c d e f c 9 is Federated campaigns . . . ib Membership dues . . . . 1c Fundraising events . . . . 1d Related organizations . . . Government grants (contributions) le All other contributions, gifts, grants, if and similar amounts not included above Noncash contributions included in lines t a-1 f• $ h Total. Add lines la-1f . . . . . . Related or exempt function revenue Unrelated business revenue ❑ Re ven ue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 187,756 . . . 187,756 ^ . Business Code 2a cc -- ------- - -- -- - - -- -- -------------- - ------------- b c W e a d ---- ----------- - ---------------------- -----e --- -- - -- -- - ------- - -- -- -- - -- --- - --f All other program service revenue . . ^ 9 Total. Add lines 2a-2f Investment income (including dividends, interest, 3 and other similar amounts) . . . . . . . ^ 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^ Royalties . . ^ 5 (i) Personal f) Real 6a b c d 7a b c d 8a b c Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or loss) (i) Securities Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) . . . . _ . ^ (ii) Other . Gross Income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). a See Part IV, line 18 . . . . . Less: direct expenses . . . . b Net income or (loss) from fundraising events ^ _ ^ 9a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 b c 10a b c . . . . . a Less: direct expenses . . . . b Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . Gross sales of inventory, less . . . a returns and allowances Less: cost of goods sold . . . b Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . Miscellaneous Revenue . ^ . ^ Business Code 11a ---- -- --- -------- - --- --- - --- --b ------------------------------------------------ c ----------------------------------------------- 12 d All other revenue e Total. Add lines 11 a-11 d . . . Total revenue. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ^ 187 756 Form 990 (2016) 10 Form 990 02016) Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (i1). Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX . Do not Include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, Total expenses Program service Management and Fun raising 8b 91b and 10b of Part Vlll. expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 Grants and other assistance to domestic Individuals. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . . Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . Benefits paid to or for members 2 3 4 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . . . . 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(t)(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) Other employee benefits . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . Payroll taxes . . . 11 a b Fees for services (non-employees): Management . . . . . . . Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . c Accounting d e f Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees . . . . g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule 0.) . . . . . 10 . . . . . Advertising and promotion Office expenses . . . . Information technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Royalties . Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Travel . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest . . . . . . . . 21 Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Insurance . 24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.) a . . 17,297 93,000 33,000 47,000 43 , 000 30,000 30,000 4,000 15,412 15,412 1,350 1,350 . . 12 13 14 . 17,297 171 library/subscription /newspaper expenses ------------------------------------------------------------ 10,839 4,147 31,326 17,409 5, 000 4,147 15 , 021 6,000 3 ,000 2,839 3 ,130 11,409 13,175 10,410 7,500 2,910 13,779 6,500 7,279 250 250 1 295 1 ,295 870 870 b ----- - --- - --- - --- - -- -- ------- - ----------------------------c d ---------------------------------------------------------e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and if fundraising solicitation. Check here ^ ❑ following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 264 ,384 137,465 76 ,905 50,014 Form 990 (2016) 11 Form 990 (2016) Balance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part X . (A) Beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 2 3 4 5 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounts receivable, net Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . 6 11 12 13 14 15 Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . . . Inventories for sale or use . Prepaid expenses and deferred charges Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10b Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . Investments-publicly traded securities Investments-other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . Investments-program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 throu g h 15 (must eq ual line 34) 17 18 19 20 21 22 a 30 31 32 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D . Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throug h 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ ❑ and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here lip- E] and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . . Paid-In or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . . Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . 2 33 Total net assets or fund balances . 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 7 8 9 10a b 23 24 25 26 V0 Z o 27 28 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,350 (B) End of year 1 . . . . 101,722 2 3 4 5 g 7 8 9 10c 11 12 13 14 15 178,350 16 . f-1 101,722 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 178,350 33 101,722 34 Form 99N (2016) Form 990 (2016) Page 12 Reconciliation of Net Assets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Check if Schedule 0 contains a res ponse or note to an y line in this Part XI Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part 33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X, line . . . ❑ 187,756 264,384 -76,628 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 178,350 10 101,722 Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII • . Yes ❑ Other Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: ® Cash ❑ Accrual If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O. 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . . If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: ❑ Separate basis ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis . . . . . . . b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both: ❑ Consolidated basis ❑ Both consolidated and separate basis ❑ Separate basis c if "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. 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. 0 No 1 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b Form 99N (2016) (Form 990 or 990-E2) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service OMB No. 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support SCHEDULE A Complete If the organization Is a section 501(cX3) organization or a section 4947(aw1) nonexempt charitable tnist ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EL ^ Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its Instructions Is at www.irs.gov/fonn990. 2 016 e . . " , , . 0 2 I Employer identification number Name of the organization 270271657 Advance Arkansas Institute Reason for P must complete this IMM 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)(). 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)(i). 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: - --- - -------- ----- b - ---- --- ----- -nit described inn 5 ❑ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated byy a governmental unit section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.) ❑ A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). ❑ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 8 ❑ A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 9 ❑ An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(W) 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. 6 7 b c d e f g ❑ 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 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. ❑ Type III non-functionally integrated . A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. ❑ Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization. Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). (1) Name of supported organization (i) EIN (ii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-10 above (see instructions)) (Iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary listed In your governing support (see document? instructions) Yes (v) Amount of other support (see instructions) No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EL Cat. No. 11285F 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, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part Ill. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ contributions, and 1 Gifts, grants, membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . . . (a) 2012 2013 (c) 2014 2015 (e) 2016 Total (a) 2012 2013 c 2014 2015 (e) 2016 Total levied the Tax revenues for 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 . . . . 2 3 4 The portion of total contributions by person than each (other a publicly governmental unit or supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) . . Public su pport. Subtract line 5 from line 4 5 6 Section B. Total Su pport Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 7 Amounts from line 4 . . . . . . Gross income from interest, dividends, 8 payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . . . . . . . . Net income from unrelated business 9 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.) . . . . . . . 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 % 16a 331/a% support test - 2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3% or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ b 331/3% support test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3% or more, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . ^ 10 17a b 18 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 organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ ❑ 10%-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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ El 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 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 Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") (a) 2012 (c) 2014 2015 (e) 2016 Total 189287 361568 254492 275270 187756 1,268,373 189287 361568 254492 275270 187756 1,268,373 25000 25000 32000 32000 82000 82000 155125 155125 294,125 294,125 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 . . . Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 2 3 4 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 5 organization without charge . . . . 6 Total . Add lines 1 through 5 . . . . 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1 % of the amount on line 13 for the year c 8 2013 Add lines 7a and 7b . . . . . . Public support . (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) . . . . . . . . . . . 974,248 Section B. Total Su pport Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ Amounts from line 6 . . . . . . 9 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 . . . . . . . . . c Add lines 10a and 10b 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on (3) 2012 189287 2013 361568 c 2014 254492 2015 (S) 2016 275720 187756 Total 1,268,373 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) . . . . . . . 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) . . . . . . . . . . 189287 361568 254492 275720 187756 1,268,373 14 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 SuDDort Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . . 76.81 % 15 16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 89.11 % 16 >e ction D. Com p utation of Investment Income Percenta g e 17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 1 Oc, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . 17 0 % 18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 . . . . . . . . . . 18 0 % 19a 33 113% support tests-2016 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 331,3%, and fine 17 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . ^ b 331x3% support tests-2015 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 331/3%, and line 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑ 20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑ Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- E2) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 4 Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part 1, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part 1, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) No 1 2 3a 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 designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below. 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 Vl when and how the organization made the determination. 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 W 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 Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion In deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part Vl how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501 (c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. 1 2 3a b Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part Vl, including () the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. 3b 3c 4a 4b qc 5a 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-E4. Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? 8 If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part Vl. b 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 Vt. c 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 Vl. 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally Integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below. b 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) 5a 5b 5c 6 7 7 a 9a 9b 9c 103 10b Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 • Su ortin Page 5 Organizations (continued) Yes No 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? A family member of a person described in (a) above? b above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part Vl. c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations 11 11a 1lb 11c 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. 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 W how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. 2 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 Vl how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). No 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year, (I) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided? 1 2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (I) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 2 3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "y'es," describe in Part Vi the role the organization's supported organizations played in this regard. 3 Section E. Type III Functio na lly Integrated Sup porting Organizations a b c 2 a b 3 a b Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions). ❑ The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below. ❑ The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below. ❑ The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a govemment entity (see instructions). Activities Test . Answer (a) and (b) below. Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. 2a 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 its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement. 2b Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below. Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part Vl, 3a 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. 3b No Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 ON= Page 6 Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations ❑ Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions . All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. (B) Current Year (A) Prior Year Section A - Adjusted Net Income (optional) 1 Net short-term cap ital gain 1 2 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 2 3 Other g ross income (see instructions) 3 4 Add lines 1 throu gh 3. 4 5 De p reciation and de p letion 5 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of Income (see Instructions) 6 7 Other ex penses (see instructions) 7 8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4) . 8 (B) Current Year Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (optional) 1 I Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see Instructions for short tax year or assets held for art of ear : a Average month) value of securities b Average month ly cash balances c Fair market value of other non-exem pt-use assets d Total (add lines ia, 1b, and 1c e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (exp lain in detail in Part VI : 2 Acq uisition indebtedness a pp licable to non-exem pt-use assets 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d. is ib 1c Id 2 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-exem pt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 6 Muth p ly line 5 by .035. 7 Recoveries of p rior-year distributions 8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 5 6 7 8 Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year 1 1 Adjusted net income for p rior year from Section A, line 8, Column A) 2 Enter 85% of line 1. 2 3 Minimum asset amount for p rior year from Section B, line 8, Column A 3 4 Enter g reater of line 2 or line 3. 4 5 Income tax imposed in p rior year 5 6 Distributable Amount . Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to 6 emerg ency tem porary reduction (see instructions) . 7 U Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions). Schedule A (Form 990 or 990- E2p 2016 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 931 Page 7 Tvne III Non-Functionally Intearated 509(al (31 Suroortina Organizations (continued) Current Year Section D - Distributions 1 Amounts paid to su pported org anizations to accom p lish exem pt p u rp oses 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 accom p lish exempt p urp oses of su pp orted organizations 4 Amounts paid to acq uire exem pt-use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (p rior IRS app roval req uired) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) . See instructions. 7 Total annual distributions . Add lines 1 throu g h 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 b Line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) 1 Excess Distributions CIO Underdistributions Pre-2016 Clio Distributable Amount for 2016 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016 (reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI). See instructions. Excess distributions ca rryover, If any , to 2016: 2 3 a b c d e f g h i 4 a b c 5 From 2013 From 2014 From 2015 Total of lines 3a throu gh e App lied to underdistnbutions of p rior y ears App lied to 2016 distributable amount Carryover from 2011 not plied (see instructions Remainder. Subtract lines 3 g , 3h, and 31 from 3f. Distributions for 2016 from Section D, line 7: $ App lied to underdistributions of p rior years App lied to 2016 distributable amount Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. Remaining underdistributions for 2016. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3j and 4c. Breakdown of line 7: 6 7 8 a b c d e Excess Excess Excess Excess from from from from 2013 . 2014 2015 . 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 1 7a or 1 7b; 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 1 e; 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.) Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 SCHEDULE C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No. 1545-0047 20 For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501( c) and section 527 16 ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ^ Complete If the organization Is described below. Department of the Treasury ^ Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990- EZ) and its Instructions Is at www.irs.gov/f`onn9W Internal Revenu e Servi ce If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990- EZ, Part V, line 48 (Political Campaign Activities), then • Section 501 (c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part i-C. • Section 501(c) (other than section 501 (c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B. • Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990- EZ, Part VI , line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then • Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part it-A. Do not complete Part II-B. • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A. If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate Instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate Instructions), then 2 3 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. (see instructions for definition of "political campaign activities") Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $ --------------------------------Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 4a b Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . Was a correction made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe in Part IV. I Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $ Enter the amount of the filing organization ' s funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $ Total exempt function expenditures . Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ^ $ Did the filing organization file Form 1120- POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes E[ No Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments . For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization ' s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed , provide information in Part IV. 1 2 3 4 5 (a) Name (b) Address (1) -------------------------------------------- (2) ------------------------------------------- (3) ------------------------------------------ (4) -------------------------------------------- (5) ------------------------------------------- (6) ------------------------------------------- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. (c) EIN . . 4955 . . . . . . . . . ^ . ^ . . . . (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds If none, enter -0-. Cat No. 50084S $ ---------------------------------$ -----------. Yes -------- [] No . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization If none, enter -0-. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-E7.) 2016 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 (h)). A Check ^ ❑ if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). ^ ❑ B Check if the filin g o rganization checked box A and "limited control" p rovisions pply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures " means amounts paid or incurred .) la b c d e f Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) . . . (b) Affiliated group totals . Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) . . . . . Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1 a and 1 b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) . . . . . . . . . . . Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or is: Not over $500 ,000 Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 Over $1.500.000 but not over $17.000.000 g h i j (a) Filing organization's totals The lobbyi ng nontaxable amount Is: 20% of the amount on line 1e. $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. $225.000 Dlus 5% of the excess over $1.500.000. Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . Subtract line if from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0. . . . . . . . . . . . If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 ❑ Yes ❑ No reporting section 4911 tax for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbvina Expenditures Durina 4-Year Averaaina Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2a (a) 2013 (b) 2014 (c) 2015 (d) 2016 (a) Total Lobbying nontaxable amount b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column (e)) c Total lobbying expenditures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 JIM= Page 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). 1 a b c d e f g h i j 2a b c d (b1 (al Yes No For each "Yes," response on lines la through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity. Amount During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: Volunteers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1 c through 11)? Media advertisements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total. Add lines 1c through 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? . . . If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . 967 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501 (c)(6). Yes 1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 2 3 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . . 2 Did the organization agree to c arry over lobbying and political cam paig n activity ex penditures from the prior ear? 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section . . . . . . . . . No 1 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part Ill-A, lines I and 2, are answered " No," OR (b) Part Ill -A, line 3, is answered "Yes." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a b Carryover from last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b c Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues . . 3 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Supplemental Information Provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions); and Part II-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information. 1 2 On August 1, 2016, the Advance Arkansas Institute bought dinner for several members of the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor --- - --- - - -- ---- --------- --- - - - ---- ---- - --- - -- - --- - -- - - -------------------------------------- ---- --- - - - - - ---- --- --Committee, and invited an analyst from the Institute for Justice to speak to those members about occupational overregulation in -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Arkansas. Discussion of issues was almost exclusively in terms of policy, rather than in terms of legislation. That dinner involved renting a private room at Samantha 's Tap Room and Wood Grill, a re staurant at 322 Main Street in Little Rock , Arkansas. -- ---- ---- --- ------ ---- - -- --- - - ----- ------- - ---- - -- ---- - - ---- -------------------- - - -- ---- -- - - - ------------------------- Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Page 4 Supplemental Information (continued) Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 SCHEDULE I Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations , Governments, and Individuals in the United States (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of th e organizat ion OMB No. 1545-0047 Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22. to Form 990. ^ Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its Instructions is at www.lrs.gov/tbrm990. X016 • • ' • • • ' • Employer identification number Advance Arkansas Institute 270271657 General Information on Grants and Assistance 1 2 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ® Yes Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States. JIM ❑ No Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed. 1 (a) Name and address of organization or government (b) EIN (c) IRC section (if applicable) (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of noncash assistance Method of valuation k, FMV, appraisal, other) (g) Description of noncash assistance (h) Purpose of grant or assistance (1) ------------------------------------------------ -R)----------------------------------------3 (4) ------------------------------------------------«---------------------------------------- 6 ------------------------------------------------8)------------------------------------------9 ------------------------------------------^1 ------------------------------------------(12^------------------------------------------2 3 Enter total number of section 501 (c)(3) and aovernment organizations listed in the l ine 1 table . Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. ^ Cat No 50055P ----------------------------Schedule I (Form 990) (2016) Schedule I (Form 990) (2016) Page 2 Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22. Part III can be duplicated if additional saace is needed. (a) Type of grant or assistance 1 2 3 4 Spring educational seminar Spring educational seminar Spring educational seminar trip S pring educational seminar tri p Fall educational seminar Fall educational se minar Alumni educational seminar Al um ni education al se minar (b) Number of recipients 18 18 4 4 15 1 15 1 (c) Amount of cash grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (d) Amount of noncash assistance $2907 $ 1394 $2534 $3293 $870 6 $2307 94 (e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other) purchase price purchase rice purchase price purchase rice purchase price purch ase price purchase price pu rch ase pri ce (t) Description of noncash assistance meals provided w/seminar kindles/ebooks admission to convention lodging and plane tickets meals provided w/seminar k kin 1 1 meals provided w/seminar kindl es/ebook s 5 6 7 SuDDlemental Information . Provide the information reauired in Part I. line 2: Part Ill. column (bli: and any other addit ional information. AA1 monitors expenditures by requiring grantee to pay all expenses up-front; AAI then reimburses, based solely on receipts supplied by grantee. In Part Ill, Column b, the figures consist of the number of students enrolled in each class. Schedule I (Form 990) (2016) SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047 Complete to provide Information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 2016 ^ Attach to Form 990 or 990-E7^ Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-E2) and its Instructions Is at www.irs.gov/foiin9W. Employer identification number Name of the organization Advance Arkansas Institute 270271657 Part VI, Question 9: The two board members who cannot be reached at our mailing address are: - Betty Jane Strong, Box 5699, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71611 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Creed Spann, Box 241940, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 Part VI, Question 11b: Board members review a draft of-the -Form 990 annually before it is filed. AAI's accounting is transparent to all board members. Part VI, Question 15: Board members receive a - survey of CEO compensation in comparable state think tanks whenever the CEO's salary is changed or is otherwise up for review. These figures are taken into account when setting the CEO's salary . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Part VI, Question 19: AAI's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and recent Form 990s are available to the public at request. Part VI, Question 12c: AAI's president regularly surveys all board members and employees to ensure compliance with its conflict ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ of interest policy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AAI is a virtual organization. It has no offices as such; its employees provide their own offices. It therefore avoids sign ificant overhead -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------expenses and is therefore able to devote the bulk of its resources to program activities. It relies on independent contractors to execute----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------significant portions of its management functions and programs. AAI's employees and independent contractors furnish significant portio of their own support structure, such as offices, equipment, and support personnel. -- - --------------------------------------------------------------• AAI does not report the assets it holds that areof minimal value, such as extra copies of its printed books and reports; we do not ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------understand the reporting requirements we face as requesting such information. AAI employs no lobbyists; AAI's employees and independent contractors are not compensated for lobbying work and are not asked to ------------------------do lobbying work, with the small exceptio n of a rra ngin g the occas ional social gathering for groups of legislators. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 51056K Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016) Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 'Name of the organization Employer identification number Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)