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Judicial Crisis Network 990 - 2018-2019
Judicial Crisis Network 990 - 2018-2019
Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
A For the 2018 calendar year, or tax year beginning 7/1/2018 , and ending 6/30/2019
B Check if applicable: C Name of organization Judicial Crisis Network D Employer identification number
X Address change Doing business as
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 20-2303252
Name change
3220 N Street NW 136 E Telephone number
Initial return City or town State ZIP code
(202) 349-9049
Washington DC 20007
Final return/terminated
Foreign country name Foreign province/state/county Foreign postal code
Amended return G Gross receipts $ 29,570,930
Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates? Yes X No
Gary Marx 3220 N Street NW, Ste. 136, Washington, DC 20007 H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No
I Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) X 501(c) ( 4 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: 2004 M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: The mission of the Judicial Crisis Network
is to promote the vision of liberty and justice in America, dedicated to the rule of law,
with a fair and impartial judiciary, and educate and organize citizens in this mission.
2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . .
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,045,341
. . . . . . . . . .29,570,930
. . . . . . .
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0 . . .
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0 . . .
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . 22,045,341
. . . . . . . . . . 29,570,930
. . . . . . . .
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,295,000. . . . . . . . . 12,521,455
. . . . . . . .
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . 150,000
. . . . . .
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 14,139
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,507,593 . . . . . . . . . 20,987,164
. . . . . . . .
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . .16,802,593
. . . . . . . . . 33,658,619
. . . . . . . .
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,242,748 . . . . . . . . . .-4,087,689
. . . . . . .
Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,266,518
. . . . . . . . . . 1,178,829
. . . . . . .
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,266,518
. . . . . . . . . . 1,178,829
. . . . . . .
Part II Signature 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.
7/14/2020
Sign
Signature of officer Date
Here
Gary Marx President
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date PTIN
Check if
Paid
T Raymond Conlon T Raymond Conlon 7/14/2020 self-employed P01486002
Preparer
Use Only Firm's name Conlon and Associates LLC Firm's EIN 27-0510132
Firm's address P.O. Box 6213, Silver Spring, MD 20916-6213 Phone no. (301) 598-6851
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes
. . .X . No
. . . .
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2018)
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
The mission of the Judicial Crisis Network is to promote the vision of liberty and justice
in America, dedicated to the rule of law, with a fair and impartial judiciary, and to
educate and organize citizens in this mission.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . X. .No. . . .
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . .X . No
. . . .
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 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.
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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(10)
(11)
(12)
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(14)
(15)
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1b Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150,000 . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . 0. . . .
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . .0 . . . . . . 0. . .
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150,000 . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . 0. . . .
2 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 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . X. . . .
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 J for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . . . .X . . . .
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . X. . . .
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) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
Mentzer Media 210 W Pennsylvania Ave Towson, MD 21204 communication & promotion 12,322,297
CRC Public Relations 2850 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 consulting 3,485,151
BH Group LLC 1655 N Fort Meyer Dr Ste 700 Arlington, VA 22209 consulting 1,191,875
North Star Opinion Research 112 North Alfred Street Alexandria, VA 22314 polling 608,300
Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC
45 North Hill Drive, Ste 100 Alexandria, VA 20186 legal 349,334
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received
more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 15
Form 990 (2018)
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Part VIII Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from
function revenue tax under sections
revenue 512–514
1a Federated campaigns . . . . . . . . . . 1a. . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Membership dues . . . . . . . . . . . 1b . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Fundraising events . . . . . . . . . . . 1c. . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Related organizations . . . . . . . . . .1d. . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Government grants (contributions) . . . . . 1e. . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above . . . . 1f . . . 29,570,930
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f: $ 0
h Total. Add lines 1a–1f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,570,930
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business Code
2a 0
b 0
c 0
d 0
e 0
f All other program service revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Less: rental expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Net rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other
General Rule
X For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000
or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a
contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3 % support test of the
regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line
13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1)
$5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering
"N/A" in column (b) instead of the contributor name and address), II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such
contributions totaled 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. Don't complete any of the parts unless the
General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions
totaling $5,000 or more during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its
Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
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Name of organization Employer identification number
Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
1 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 15,881,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
2 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 3,000,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
3 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 2,500,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
4 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 2,000,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
5 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 1,500,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
6 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 1,000,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
7 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 750,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
8 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 600,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
9 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 300,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
10 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 300,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
11 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 250,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
12 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 250,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
13 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 250,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
14 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 200,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
15 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 150,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
16 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 150,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
17 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 150,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
18 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 100,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
19 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 100,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
20 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 50,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
21 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 34,777 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
22 N/A Person X
Payroll
$ 20,000 Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
Foreign State or Province: (Complete Part II for
Foreign Country: noncash contributions.)
Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
Department of the Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (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 II-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
Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of organization Employer identification number
Judicial Crisis Network 20-2303252
Part I-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.
1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. (see instructions for
definition of "political campaign activities")
2 Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . 6,085,000 . . . . . . . .
3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part I-B 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 . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes . . . No
. . . . .
4a Was a correction made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes. . . . No. . . . . .
b If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function
activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section
527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . 6,085,000
. . . . . . . .
3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL,
line 17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . 6,085,000
. . . . . . .
4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes . . . X. 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 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.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political
filing organization's contributions received and
funds. If none, enter -0-. promptly and directly
delivered to a separate
political organization. If
none, enter -0-.
(5)
(6)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018 The IRS will reject this return if Form 5768 is on file and Part II-A is not completed. Page 2
Part II-A 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 filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (a) Filing (b) Affiliated
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) organization's totals group totals
Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) Total
beginning in)
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:
a Volunteers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)?
c Media advertisements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i Other activities? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j Total. Add lines 1c through 1i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)?
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part III-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501(c)(6).
Yes No
1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political campaign activity expenditures from the prior year? . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . .
Part III-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section
501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No," OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is
answered "Yes."
1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . 0. . . .
2 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 . . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
Part IV 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.
Part I-A Line 1 The Organization contributed funds to entities that are organized and operate under
Section 527.
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . No
. . . . .
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements.
Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i) Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply):
a Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs
b Scholarly research e Other
c Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part
XIII.
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? . . . . . . . . .Yes
. . . .No. . . .
Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes . . . . No
. . . . .
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
d Additions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Distributions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes X No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part V Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Net investment earnings, gains,
and losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Grants or scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f Administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g End of year balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . 0 . . . .
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment %
b Permanent endowment %
c Temporarily restricted endowment %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by: Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3a(i) . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(ii) . . . . . . . . . . .
b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b
. . . . . . . . . .
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost or other basis (c) Accumulated (d) Book value
(investment) (other) depreciation
1a Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . .
b Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . . . 0 . . .
c Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . .286,229 . . . . . . . . . 52,842
. . . . . . . . .233,387
. . . . . .
d Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . 94,121 . . . . . . . . . 17,376
. . . . . . . . . 76,745
. . . . . .
e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . 0. . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,132
. . . . . . .
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Part VII Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) 0
Part IX Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) Security Deposit 78,832
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,832
. . . . . . .
Part X Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e. . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . . . . . . . 4a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . 0. . . . .
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e. . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . . . . . . . 4a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c . . . . . . . . . 0. . . .
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . . . . .0 . . . .
Part XIII Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Part I Line 2 Grantees are required to provide spending plan, and final accounting upon completion of grant.
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(26)
(27)
(28)
(29)
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SCHEDULE L Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27,
28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open To Public
Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship (c) Purpose of (d) Loan to or (e) Original (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved (i) Written
with organization loan from the principal amount by board or agreement?
organization? committee?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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Part IV Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between (c) Amount of (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of
interested person and the transaction organization's
organization revenues?
Yes No
(1) See Part V
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Part V Supplemental Information.
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: The Form 990 is prepared by a Certified Public
Accountant, and reviewed by outside legal counsel before it is filed. Officer also reviews the
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12: The Organization has updated its written conflict of
interest Policy. Officers and Directors are required to report interests that could give rise
to conflicts. Updated policy was circulated to officers and directors and discussed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The compensation amounts are determined by the budget
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: The articles of incorporation are available from the
Virginia State Corporation Commission, and as an attachment to the Form 1024. Other governing
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g: The amount of $20,002,841 consists of: Polling: $902,291;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2018)
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Name of the organization Employer identification number