am990 Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) The organization may have to use a copy of this retum to satisfy state reporting requirements. and ending OMB No. 1545-0047 inspection Check if applicable: Address change Name of organization AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Employer identification number an change Doing Business As 45-2841608 lnltial return '::lTermin- ated Number and street (or P. PO BOX 80871 0. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite Telephone number 540-341-8808 Amended return Applica- tlon City, town, or post office, state, and ZIP code PHOENIX AZ 85060 Grossrecelpts$ 2012 Open to Public pending Name and address of principal ofiicer:KIRK ADAMS SAME AS ABOVE H(a) is this a group retum for affiliates? Yes No H(b) Are all affiliates included? Yes No I Tax~exempt s1atus:l_J 501(c)(3) LXJ 501(o)( 4 .1 website; . ARL . ORG Form otorganizatlon; Corporation Trust Association Other} [T'art I Summary )4 (insert no.) l__l 4947(a)(1)or l:l 527 If attach a list. (see instructions) H(c) Group exemption number I Year of formation: 2 0 1 ll State of legal domicile: AZ ,9 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES BY EDUCATING 2 Check this box 5 if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 3 Number of Voting members of the governing body (Part VL line 1a) .. 3 4 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 4 3 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2012 (Part V, line 2a) 5 0 6 Total number or volunteers (estimate it necessary) .. 6 0 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part column (0), line 12 7a 0 . Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0 - Prior Year Current Year 3 8 and grants (Pan line 251283.300 - 9 Program service revenue (Pan llne 2oInvestment income (Part column (A), lines Other revenue (Part column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) - 0 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part column (A), line 12Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part lX, column (A), lines 5-1 0) 0 - 0 - 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 'l1e) 0 - 0 Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0 - 17 Otherexpenses (Part IX, column (A), lines11a-11d, 11f--24eTotal expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 Totalassets(PartX,lirle16) 2.934>> 47. 333- 21 Total liabilities (Part X. line 2655:3 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line Partll_] Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that 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 Signature of officer Date Here KIRK ADAMS PRES IDENT Type or print name and title Prinl/Type preparers name Prepa r_'s tore Date pm' Paid WILL IAM . TURCO 5' /i1{.Preparer Firm's name MCGLADREY LLP FirmUse Only Firm's address 5 0 1 NORTH 44TH STREET SUITE 3 0 0 PHOENIX, AZ 85008--6586 Phoneno. 602-636-6000 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) .. LXJ Yes l__l No LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION 232001 12--10- 12 Form 990 (2012) i%mumoQmm AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45--284l608 Pme2 Peri Ill Statement of Program Service Accomplishments 7 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part 1 Briefly describe the organization 's mission: FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT CONCEPTS THAT ADVANCE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, ETHICS AND RELATED PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or i:jYes No it 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? E]Yes No if "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services. as measured by expenses. Section 501 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$ includinggantsof$ (Re'venueS 0- INSTILLING WITHIN THE PUBLIC A GREATER APPRECIATION OF THE UNIQUE AMERICAN POLITICAL PROCESS BY PROMOTING A MORE ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT, AND INSPIRING THE PUBLIC TO HOLD THEIR LEADERS ACCOUNTABLE AND THUS REMIND FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE TO THE ELECTORATE. ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PRINT ADVERTISEMENTS, TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS, TELEPHONE PROGRAMS, DEVELOPING A WEBSITE, DIRECT MAILINGS, SURVEYS, AND ISSUE ADVERTISEMENTS. )(Expen%$ inciudinggantsofs (Revenue$ LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS URGING FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS TO SEEK SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE ETHICS, TRANSPARENCY AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP. ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH DIRECT MAIL AND EMAIL TELEVISION AND PRINT ISSUE AND PHONE BANKING. 40 (Code: (Expenses 5 including game of 5 (Revenue Otherprogram services (Describe in Schedule 0.) 7 I 4 "(Experxses 3 including gents ofs (Revenue 3 Total/I ro ram service expenses Form 990 (201 2) 232002 12- 10-1 2 2 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Form 990 (2912) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2 84160 8 Page 3 Ivfi?ft' I Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A 1 2 ls the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office'? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Partl 3 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax yeaf? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part ll 4 5 is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 9&19? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 5 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 6 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part ll 7 8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasiendowments? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 10 11 if the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts Vl, Vll, lX, or as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part Vl 11a 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 1 6? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII 1 1b 4: 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 11c 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 1 If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX 1 141 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11e 1' Did the organizations separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organizations liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11f 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Parts XI and 12.3 was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year'? If 'Yes, and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and is optional 12b 13 Is the organization a school described in section 1 If 'Yes, complete Schedule 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $1 0,000 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 assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV 15 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United states? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and 15 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $1 5,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 1 1 e? If 'Yes, complete Schedule G, Partl 17 18 Did the organization report more than $1 5,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VI ll, lines 1 and Ba? If 'Yes, complete Schedule G, Part II 18 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part line 9a'? If 'Yes, complete Schedule G, Part 19 2023 Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If 'Yes, complete Schedule 20a lawlif 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this retum'? .. 20b Form 990 (2012) 232003 12.10.12 3 10591115 769823 7719017 2012 . 05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Form 990 (2012) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Page 4 [Part Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) Yes No 21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any govemment or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes, complete Schedule 1, Parts land 1/ 21 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part lX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes, complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill 22 23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part Vll, 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 .. 23 24a Did the organization have a taxexempt 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 If 90 to line 25 24a Did the organization invest any proceeds of taxexempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any taxexempt bonds? 24c Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d 25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Partl 25a 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 If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Pam 25b 26 Was a loan to or by a current or fonner officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II 26 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 27 23 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer. director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 283 A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 23b 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 28? 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in noncash contributions? If 'Yes, complete Schedule 29 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If 'Yes, complete Schedule 30 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes, Complete schedule N, Pam 31 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?lf 'Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II 32 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 H, Partl 33 was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes, complete Schedule Fl, Part II, or IV, and Part V. line 7 .. 34 353 Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 51 353 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 B, Part V, line 2 35b 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization'? If 'Yes, complete Schedule B, Part V, line 2 36 37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes, complete schedule Fl, Part VI 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. Alform 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 as Form 990 (2012) 2a2oo4 1240-12 4 10591115 759823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Form 990 (2012) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Page 5 Part Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Scheme 0 ??"T3l"3 3 *0 0099150" i" i:i Yes No 'la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter 0 if not applicable 1a 1 2 to Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter 0- if not applicable 1b 0 Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ., 1c 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this retum 2a 0 if at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax retums'? 2b Note. If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e--fiIe (see sa Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a if 'Yes," has it filed a Form for this year'? If 'No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 4a If 'Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD 90221, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. 5a 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? 513 If 'Yes," to line 53 or 5b, did the organization file Form 5c Ga Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are nonnally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? oz: If "Yes." did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ob 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 17o(c). a Did the organization recewe a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to me payor? 7a If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b it: Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? 7c cl If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d I 7 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, directiy or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 71 If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?" 79 if the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1 098-0? 7h 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year'? 8 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b 10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter. a initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 10a is Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter a 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 12a 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 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. in Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13:: 143 Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a 'by if 'Yes.' has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 ., 143 Form 990 (2012) 232005 l2--10~12 5 10591115 769823 7719017 2012 . 05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Foirmggo (2012) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-284160 3 Page 6 Part Govemanoe, Management, and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7D below, and fora "No' response 7 A to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part Vl Section A. Goveming Body and Management Yes No 1a Enter the number of voting members of the goveming body at the end of the tax year 1a 4 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. to Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 4 2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, tmstee, or key employee? 3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? V, 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its goveming 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? 6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the goveming body? 7a I) Are any govemance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the goveming body? 7b 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: a The governing body? 83 Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the goveming body'? 8b 9 is there any officer, director, tmstee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the ma_il_i_nq address? If 'Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 ., 9 Section B. Policies (This Section 8 requests information about policies not required by the lntemal Revenue Code.) I0 01 Ofllihw we Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures goveming the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization 's exempt purposes? 10b 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its goveming body before filing the form? 11a Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. 123 Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No, go to line 13 12a Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b Did the organization regulany and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes, describe in Schedule 0 how this was done 12?: 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 NM 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b lf 'Yes' to line 1 5a or 1 5b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions). 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 16a if "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organizations ex_?_mp_t status with respect to such arrangements? 16b Se'ctionWC. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed PAZ 18 Section 61 04 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 only) available for ublic inspection. indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. Own website Another's website 111 Upon request other {explain in Schedule 0) 19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and it so, how), the organization made its goveming documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: I KIRK ADAMS S40-341-8808 WWPODDBOX 80871 PHOENIX, AZ 85060 12-1042 Form 990 (2012) 6 10591115 769823 7719017 2012 . 05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Form 990 2012) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2841608 P?_qiI_ Part) Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated A 7 Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII Section A. officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organizations tax year. 0 List all of the organizations 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. 0 List all of the organizations current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of 'key employee." 0 List the organizations 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 of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. 9 List all of the organizations former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $1 00,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 0 List all of the organizations 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 tmstees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) (B) (D) (E) (F) Name and Title Average (do one Reportable Reportable Estimated (list any .3 the organizations compensation hours for 3 organization from the related organization g: E: and riated or an ions (me) 2 (1) ROBERT GRAHAM (1/2012-11/2012) 1 . 00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . . (2) STEVE PNICKOLAS 1 . O0 DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY 0 . 0 . 0 . ((5)77 me WNUCK 1 . 00 DIRECTOR AND TREASURER 0 . 0 . 0 . KIRK ADAMS 20.00 DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT 0 . 0 . 0 . (5) TAYLOR SEARLE 1 . 00 DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 . 232007 1240-12 Form 990 (2012) 7 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 FQr?n_g9o (2032) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP ,Page 8 Ifi 331 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Em aloyees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (A) (B) (9) (D) (E) (F) Name and title (do not one Reportable Reportable Estimated box. unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of Week am a from from related other any .3 the organizations compensation f0l 5 3 organization from the related 2 (W211 organization orgatianilzations 3' and related ow -S 2 5 fine) 3 organizations 1b Sub--total 0 - i 0 0 - Total from continuation sheets to Part Vll, Section Total (add lines Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0 Yes No 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 for such individual 3 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes, complete Schedule for such individual 4 5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services i rendered to the orqiition? If 'Yes, complete Schedule for such person 5 Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $1 00,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organizations tax year. (B) (0) Name and business address Description of services Compensation EIRECT RESPONSE LLC, 2340 BEARDSLEY RD. CONSULTING PHONE STE 100, PHOENIX, AZ 85024 PROGRAMS 6,719,880. HEADWAY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS, 421 EAXETTEVILE STREET MALL STE 1020, RALEIGH CONSULTING 2,744,954. GRAS SROOTS OUTREACH LLC 8 . RIO SALADO PARKWAY STE 814, TEMPE, AZ 85281 CONSULTING 1,367,950. ANGLER LLC ?125 CAMELBACK STE 300, PHOENIX, AZ 85016CONSULTING 536,964. GIBSON DUNN CRUTCHER LLP, 1050 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW, WASHINGTON DC LEGAL CONSULTING 438,925. 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than 100 000 of com ensation from the or anization 7 Form 990 (2012) 239.008 12>> 10- 'l 2 8 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 m) AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45--2841608 a@g9 Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part El (A) (B) (C) (D) Total revenue Related or_ Unrelated exempt function business Sections 512, revenue revenue 513,or514 EUR39 1 a Federated campaigns 1a Membership dues 1b .54 Fundraising events 1c Related organizations 1d Govemment grants (contributions) 1e .3 All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1f 25 283 300 . fig Nonoash contributions included in lines Ia-'If: 8% 1a-11' 25,283,300. Business Code All other program service revenue Total. Add lines 2a~2f 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) 4 Income from investment of taxexempt bond proceeds 5 Royalties .. (I) Real (ii) Personal 6 a Gross rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or (loss) 7a (home assets other than inventory Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses Gain or (loss) Net gain or (loss) 4, 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not including of gs contributions reported on line 1c). See 3 Pan|V.Hne18 a in Less: direct expenses Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See PanlV,Hne19 a Less:dnectexpenses Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 10 a Gross sales of inventory, less retums and allowances a Less:costofgoodssow g_ Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory i Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code 11 a All other revenue Total. Add lines 1 1a-11d 12 Total revenue. See instructionsForm 990 (2012) 9 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Form 990 (2012) [Piafrt IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 50 organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A). AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45--2841608 @310 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part IX DE 'eP?"ed Total tgtgenses Managegent and Fun<1Ea)ising 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part expenses general expenses expenses 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to govemments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payroll taxes 1 1 Fees for services (nonemployees): 8 Management .. in Legal 633,505. 533,505. Accounting 9,400. 9,400. Lobbying Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1' Investment management fees 7 9 Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses Advertising and promotion Officeexpenses 16,275. 16,275. 14 Information technology 15 Royalties .. 16 Occupancy .. 17 Travel 2,513. 2,513. 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. ltemize expenses not covered above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a. lf line 249 amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.) a QUTBOUND CALLS 7,368,240. 7,368,240. in EVENT EXPENSES 87,945. 87,945. .3 LIST DEVELOPMENT 5,600. 5,600. a PRINTING POSTAGE 3,134. 3,134. All other expenses 2.5 25,232,096. 24,570,197. 561,899. 0. 7 Joint costs. Compiete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check me} if following sop 98-2 (ASC 953-720) 232010 12.10-12 Form 990 (201 2) 1 0 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2841608 Paqe11 Form 990 (2012) [T5art Balance Sheet Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part l_l (A) (B) Beginning of year End of year 1 Cash - non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments 2 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 3 4 Accounts receivable, net 4 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll of Schedule 5 8 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 instr). Complete Part ll of 6 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 8 Inventories for sale or use 8 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 10a Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 10c 11 Investments - publicly traded securities 11 12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV. line 1 1 12 1:3 investments - program--related. See Part IV, line 11 13 14 intangible assets 14 15 Other assets. See Part lV, line 1 1 15 16 Tot_a_l assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable 18 19 Deferred revenue 19 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20 3 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part of Schedule 21 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, jg key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part ll of Schedule 22 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 23 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 1724). Complete Part of Schedule 25 25", Total liabilities. Add lines 17throuqh Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and 3 complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets 28 '8 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29 ,3 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 8 and complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30 3 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31 32 Retained eamings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32 2 33 Total net assets or fund balances - Total and net assets/fund balances Form 990 (201 2) $318.12 10591115 769823 7719017 11 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Egrrp 990 (2912, AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45 -- 2 8416 0 8 Page 12 Xi Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part Xl ., 1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A). line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A), Line 25Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments W5, 6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 7 investment expenses 7 8 Prior period adjustments 8 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 9 0 - 10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, goiqmn -Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part .. Yes No 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: El Cash Accrual i:i Other if the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explain in Schedule 0. 23 Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a lf '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 i:i Consolidated basis I: Both consolidated and separate basis were the organizations financial statements audited by an independent accountant'? 2b if 'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis. consolidated basis, or both: Separate basis :1 Consolidated basis Ci Both consolidated and separate basis it '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? 2c If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0. 33 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 3a if 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? if the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, expla_i_n why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b Form 990 (2012) $333832 12 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Schedule Schedule of Contributors OMB No. (Form 990, Or Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF. an 2 Department of the Treasuy Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identification number AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2841608 Organization type(check one): Fliers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501(c)( 4 (enter number) organization 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 527 political organization 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation Form 990--PF 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990, 990EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and ll. Special Rules For a section 501 organization filing Form 990 or 990-E that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 1 and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on _Form 990, Part line 1 h, or (ii) Form 990--EZ, line 1. Complete Parts and ll . For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1 ,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and Ill. For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (1 0) organization filing Fomi 990 or 990-E2 that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc, purposes, but these contributions did not total to more than $1,000. if this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc_, purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc, contributions of $5,000 or more during the year Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule (Form 990, 990EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer 'No' on Part N, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line of its Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). SLHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule (Form 990, or 990-PF) (2012) 223451 12-2"l--12 Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (201 2) Name of organization Page 2 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Employer identification number 45--28416o)e" Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (at lb) (0) id) 7 No.) Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 1 COPY Payroll 24,650,800. Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (al (cl id) No. Total contributions Type of contribution 2 Person Payroll 10,000. Noncash (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) 0(a) lo) lilo. Total contributions Type of contribution 3 Person Payroll 300,000. Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (cl id) No. Total contributions Type of contribution 4 Person Payroll 7 50 0 . Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) No. Total contributions Type of contribution 5 Person Payroll 25,000. Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (6) id) No. Total contributions Type of contribution 5 Person Payroll 10,000. Noncash (Complete Part ii if there is a noncash contribution.) 223452 12<<21-12 10591115 769823 7719017 14 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Schedule 8 (Form 990. 990-52, or 990-PF) (2012) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012) Page 2 Name at organization Employer identification number AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2841608 Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. 9) (M id W) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 7 PUBLIC COPY Person Payroll No223452 12-21-12 3; 5,000. Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) id Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person Payroll 20 000 . Noncash [3 (Complete Part ll if there is a noncash contribution.) id Total contributions id) Type of contribution 5 250,000. Person El Payroll Noncash [3 (Complete Part it if there is a noncash contribution.) id Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person l:l Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (Q Total contributions id) Type of contribution Person l:l Payroll Cl Noncash (Complete Part ll if there is a noncash contribution.) (C) id) Total contributions Type of contribution Person l::l Pawofl Noncash (Complete Part ii if there 10591115 769823 7719017 15 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 is a noncash contribution.) Schedule (Form 990, 990-52, or 990-PF) (2012) Schedule (Form 990, 990--EZ, or 990-PF) (2012) 'Em of organization ALIERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part ll if additional space is needed. Page 3 Employer identification number 45--2841608 (8) (C) '40Description of noncash property given (see Date received E). . . . FMV (or estimate) . fr :31' Description of noncash property given (see instructions) Date received 7 (C) No. . . . FMV from Description of noncash property given 'or esmpate) Date received Pan (see instructions) (6) . . FMV of noncash property given (see grztifiggqoarfig Date received 7(5) (C) '40- . . . FMV ti grain. Description of noncash property given (see Date received (8) (C) No. . . . FMV Description of noncash property given (see Date received 225453 12-21412 1 10591115 769823 7719017 Schedule (Form 990, or 990-PF) (2012) 1 6 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 Schedule 8 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012) Page 4 Home of organization Employer identification number AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP 45-2841608 fll' Em," rehgious, cnarfiible, efc., iniividual confiifififions to section 551(c)(7), (8), or I10) organizafions a more an or year. aom lete columns through and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (gm, 3,5, mm Use duplicgte copies of Part if additional space is needed. (iaf)No.i $331. Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. 3:31. Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Transfer of gift Transferee's name, adctess, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. 7 Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held 7 Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No.' 7 .gra>B I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3)- 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 i 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 3 if the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? L_.l Yes No 4a was a correction made'? Yes No If 'Yes," describe in Part lV. [Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 except section 1 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 Fomi 1120-POL, line17b MP5 9,935,451- 4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? [Ll Yes LJ No 5 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 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. Name Address Amount paid from Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and funds. if none, enter -0-. Dl'0mDilY and diTeCTlY delivered to a separate political organization. if none, enter 0. REPUBLICAN HOUSE PO BOX 11494 COMMITTEE TEMPE, AZ 85284 45--5601821 50,000. 0. REPUBLICAN VICTORY Echo), PHOENIX, AZ 85018 45-4206010 7,500. o. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990451 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 LHA SEE PART IV FOR CONTINUATION 232042 01-0743 1 8 10591115 769823 7719017 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 (election under section 501 012 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Eorm 990 or 990-El) 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 3 and filed Form 5768 Paqez A Check i._i 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), 9 Check if the filing organization checked box A and 'limited control' provisions apply. Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Filing organizations totals Affiliated group totals Other exempt purpose expenditures -wonncm Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1 b) rota: exempt purpose expenpnures Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. "If the amount on line 1e, column or (ii) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 1 5% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $1 75,000 plus 1 0% of the excess over $1,000,000 'Over $1,500,000 but not over $1 7,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. $1,000,000. 5 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 11') Subtract line 1 from line 1a, If zero or less, enter 0- i Subtract line 1 from line 1 c. If zero or less, enter 0- I if there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 or iine 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 Mreporting section 491 1 tax for this year'? Yes El No 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 instructions for lines .23 through 21' on page 4.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Yea' 2009 201 2011 201 2 Total (or fiscal year beginning in) 2a 'Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column _f grassroots lobbying expenditures 232042 0 1 1 3 10591115 769823 7719017 19 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2012 2012.05000 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE 77190171 =orm 990 or 990- 2012 AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(ci(3i and has filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). Foreach 'Yes, response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part Iva detailed description (3) (D) of the lobbying activity. Yes No Amount 1 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 1c through 1i)? 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, govemment officials, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? Other activities? Total. Add lines 1 through 1i 2a 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 lithe filn or anization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Fonn 4720 for this year? .. - Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 section 501(c)(5), or section 2 501(c)(6). Yes No 1 were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 2 Did the organization make only inhouse lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 3 Did the oranization aree to ca over lobb in and olitical enditures from the nor ear? .. 3 A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 7 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part lines 1 and 2, are answered OR Part line 3, is answered "Yes." 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 1 Section 162(9) 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 ti Carryoverfrom last year 2b Total 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 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 5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) 5 |Part IV I Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part IC, line 5; Part ll-A (affiliated group list); Part ll-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. 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