Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , and ending 12-31-2013
Name of foundation
THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
 
% FREEDOM FORUM INC
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NWSuiteRoom/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20001
A Employer identification number

54-1604427
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(202) 292-6100
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$774,590,324J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 3,389,298 3,389,298 3,389,298
5a Gross rents.............. 495,537 495,537 495,537
b Net rental income or (loss) 495,537
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 17,301,235
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 119,573,766
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 17,299,172
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 17,299,172
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 5,718    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 21,191,788 21,184,007 21,184,007
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 1,243,487 102,482 102,482 1,141,005
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,685,907 30,820 30,820 1,667,454
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 3,381,039 7,507 7,507 1,489,316
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 121,662 0 0 124,114
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 268,407 12,161 12,161 187,237
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 6,320,875 6,161,161 6,161,161 151,088
17 Interest............... 538,274     513,210
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 1,618,530 136,784 136,784 355,602
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 3,611,490    
20 Occupancy.............. 1,332,744 44,390 44,390 1,273,756
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 246,000 26,511 26,511 237,224
22 Printing and publications.......... 38,891     51,273
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 430,056     293,646
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 20,837,362 6,521,816 6,521,816 7,484,925
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 28,630,556 28,675,056
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 49,467,918 6,521,816 6,521,816 36,159,981
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -28,276,130
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 14,662,191
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 14,662,191
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 773,338 1,745,644 1,745,644
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 5,838,426 5,938,988 5,938,988
3 Accounts receivable bullet3,639,706
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   59,082 3,639,706 3,639,706
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 3,744,820 3,604,519 3,604,519
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 7,238,355 Click to see attachment8,417,914 8,687,061
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 197,447,108 Click to see attachment191,895,404 255,665,778
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........ 33,148,871 Click to see attachment34,417,454 33,299,698
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 53,801,830 Click to see attachment34,049,195 59,691,476
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet493,498,096
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet94,342,005 415,037,111 Click to see attachment399,156,091 399,156,091
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment6,437,637 Click to see attachment3,161,363 Click to see attachment3,161,363
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 723,526,578 686,026,278 774,590,324
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 40,958,798 27,361,656
18 Grants payable................... 1,116,000 1,071,500
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)...... 231,525,000 Click to see attachment228,575,000
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment110,257,866 Click to see attachment90,242,674
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 383,857,664 347,250,830
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 339,668,914 338,775,448
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 339,668,914 338,775,448
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 723,526,578 686,026,278
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 339,668,914
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -28,276,130
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 27,462,911
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 338,855,695
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 80,247
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 338,775,448
Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a INVESTMENT ACCOUNT      
b BROKERAGE      
c CORE HIGH QUALITY      
d LARGE CAP      
e SOUNDSHORE      
DELAWARE      
NEUBERGER GERMAN LCG      
MARGIN      
TCW LARGE CAP      
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 3,042     3,042
b 4,983,467     4,983,467
c 175,119     175,119
d 1,197,331     1,197,331
e 1,916,804     1,916,804
3,807,752     3,807,752
1,513,291     1,513,291
537,170     537,170
3,165,196     3,165,196
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       3,042
b       4,983,467
c       175,119
d       1,197,331
e       1,916,804
      3,807,752
      1,513,291
      537,170
      3,165,196
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 17,299,172
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 17,299,172
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2012 42,201,043 383,347,540 0.110086
2011 46,204,772 426,226,899 0.108404
2010 58,008,849 401,093,199 0.144627
2009 74,935,984 354,192,378 0.211569
2008 97,441,559 465,796,815 0.209193
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.783879
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.156776
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 426,929,881
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 66,932,359
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 146,622
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 67,078,981
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 36,180,945
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 293,244
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 293,244
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 293,244
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 110,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 50,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 160,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 133,244
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2014 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletDC, TN, VA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.FREEDOMFORUM.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletFREEDOM FORUM INC Telephone no.bullet (202) 292-6100
    Located atbullet555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NWWASHINGTONDC ZIP+4bullet20001
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the
    foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2013 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2013.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2013?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NICOLE F MANDEVILLEClick to see attachment SVP FINANCE
    40.0     		289,416 44,622 13,960
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    PAMELA GALLOWAY TABBClick to see attachment SVP CONFERENCES
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    KEN PAULSONClick to see attachment PRESIDENT/CEO FIRST ADMEND CTR
    40.0     		270,416 168,912 61,570
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    EUGENE POWELL POLICINSKIClick to see attachment COO NEWSEUM INSTITUTE
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JAMES UPDIKEClick to see attachment SVP Technology
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    MALCOLM KIRSCHENBAUMClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		21,996    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    H WILBERT NORTON JRClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		12,000    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    PETER PRICHARDClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		21,996 500  
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    ORAGE QUARLES IIIClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JUDY WOODRUFFClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		9,000    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JAN NEUHARTHClick to see attachment Trustee
    10.0     		21,996    
    555 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Washington,DC20001
    BRUCE DOEGClick to see attachment ASSISTANT SECRETARY
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYVLANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    HOWARD BAKERClick to see attachment SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYVLANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    MICHAEL COLEMANClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		12,000    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JAMES C DUFFClick to see attachment PRESIDENT/CEO
    40.0     		556,917 52,954 21,054
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    BETTE BAO LORDClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		12,000    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    CATHY TROSTClick to see attachment VP EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    COURTNEY SURLSClick to see attachment SVP DEVELOPMENT
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    ROBERT S WILLIAMSClick to see attachment VP MARKETING
    10.0     		0    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JIM ABBOTTClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		12,000    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    ROBERT KHAYATClick to see attachment TRUSTEE
    10.0     		3,750    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    ALLEN NEUHARTH FOUNDER
    40.0     		225,000 670,817 117,094
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JOHN QUINN ADVISOR
    40.0     		56,250 556,581 84,813
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    SHERRY MINEAR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
    40.0     		139,820 5,780  
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    CINDY KEITH DIR./HUMAN RESOURCES
    40.0     		106,090    
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    JUANIE FUQUA EXEC.ASST.TO THE CEO
    40.0     		104,339 25,041  
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 14
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    GOLDMAN SACHS PRINCETON FUND LTD INVESTMENT ADVISOR 1,185,645
    701 MT LUCAS ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540
    GOLDMAN SACHS INVESTMENT PTNRS OFFSHORE INVESTMENT ADVISOR 673,368
    85 BROAD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    GOLDMAN SACHS MBEYE INVESTORS LP INVESTMENT ADVISOR 1,102,222
    32 OLD SLIP
    NEW YORK,NY10005
    GOLDMAN SACHS MBEYE INVESTLP CLASS E INVESTMENT ADVISOR 382,420
    32 OLD SLIP
    NEW YORK,NY10005
    GOLDMAN SACHS ADVISORY INVESTMENT ADVISOR 525,233
    1735 MARKET STREET
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet41
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 EXPENDITURES MADE TO ADVANCE AND MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL ASSETS OF NEWSEUM, INC (AN IRC 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORG.) & NEWSEUM INSTITUTE INC (EDUC.INSTITUTION). 28,630,556
    2 FIRST AMENDMENT CENTER: A FORUM FOR THE STUDY AND EXPLORATION OF FREE EXPRESSION ISSUES, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PRESS, RELIGION, ASSEMBLY, AND PETITION OF GOV'T. 204,282
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NONE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
     
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 0
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:2011, 2010, 2009 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008.......  
    b From 2009.......  
    c From 2010.......  
    d From 2011.......  
    e From 2012....... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 36,180,945
    a Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2013 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009....  
    b Excess from 2010....  
    c Excess from 2011....  
    d Excess from 2012....  
    e Excess from 2013.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2013, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1992-01-30
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
    14,662,191 3,107,738 2,107,761 1,015,190 20,892,880
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 12,462,862 2,641,577 1,791,597 862,912 17,758,948
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		36,180,945 42,201,043 46,204,772 58,008,849 182,595,609
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		36,180,945 42,201,043 46,204,772 58,008,849 182,595,609
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ...... 774,590,324 765,567,826 797,729,314 867,021,671 3,204,909,135
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		         0
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		12,453,943 12,778,251 14,496,585 13,369,774 53,098,553
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Newseum Inc
    555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
    43214
    Washington,DC20001     		Related Organization Charitable Org General Support 22,904,093
    Newseum Institute Inc
    1207 8th Street South
    37205
    Nashville,TN37212     		Related Organization Charitable Org General Support 5,726,463
    Boston University
    Boston University Financial Assista
    Boston,MA02215     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 2,000
    Northwestern University
    619 Clark Street
    881 Commonwealth Avenue
    Evanston,IL60208     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 2,000
    University of Michigan
    Office of Financial Aid
    Ann Arbor,MI481091316     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 2,000
    Arizona State University
    PO Box 870112
    515 E Jefferson Street
    Tempe,AZ852870112     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Boston College
    140 Commonwealth Ave- ONeil Librar
    Chestnut Hill,MA02467     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Case Western Reserve University
    10900 Euclid Ave
    06426
    Cleveland,OH44106     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    College of Charleston
    66 George Street
    Charleston,SC29424     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Cornell University
    PO Box 6738
    Ithaca,NY148516738     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Georgetown University
    Office of Student Financial Service
    Washington,DC20057     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Harvard University
    1033 Mass Ave 2nd Floor
    Box 571252 37th and O Streets
    Cambridge,MA02138     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Indiana University
    Poplars Building
    Bloomington,IN47405     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Iowa University
    Student Financial Aid
    East 7th Street
    Iowa City,IA52242     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Keene State College
    229 Main St
    208 Calvin Hall
    Keene,NH034352606     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Marshall University
    Student Financial Assistance
    Huntington,WV25755     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Mills College
    5000 MacArthur Blvd
    Old Main 116 John Marshall Dr
    Oakland,CA94613     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    New York University
    Undergraduate Admissions
    New York,NY10012     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Ohio State University
    Bursar Student Academic Svcs 2nd
    665 Broadway 11th Floor
    Columbus,OH43210     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Oklahoma State University
    OSU Bursar 113 Student Union
    281 West Lane Ave
    Stillwater,OK74078     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Penn State University
    Office of Student Aid
    University Park,PA16802     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Pomona College
    333 N College Way
    314 Shields Building
    Claremont,CA91711     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Regents of the Univof Idaho
    875 Perimeter Dr MS 4291
    Moscow,ID838444291     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Saint Anselm College
    100 St Anselm Drive
    37219
    Manchester,NH03102     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Stanford University
    Financial Aid Office
    10138-0018
    Stanford,CA94305     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    The University of the South
    735 University Ave
    Montag Hall 355 Galvez St
    Sewanee,TN373831000     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    UnivNC-Chapel Hill
    Student Account Svcs 450 Ridge Rd
    York 12874
    Chapel Hill,NC275991400     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Univof Denver (Colorado Seminary)
    2199 S University Blvd
    SASB North Ste 2215 CB1400
    Denver,CO80208     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Alabama
    Office of Student Receivables
    0102 Lee Building
    Tuscaloosa,AL35487     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Connecticut
    343 Mansfield Road U-4100
    Box 870120
    Storrs,CT062694100     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Florida
    Student Financial Affairs
    Gainesville,FL326114025     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Maryland College Park
    Office of Student Financial Aid
    PO Box 114025
    College Park,MD20742     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 2,000
    University of Minn-Twin Cities
    240 Williamson Hall
    0102 Lee Building
    Minneapolis,MN55455     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Mississippi
    Office of Financial Aid
    231 Pillsbury Drive SE
    University,MS38677     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Montana
    Financial Aid Office
    PO Box 1848
    Missoula,MT59812     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of NC-Chapel Hill
    Student Account Svcs 450 Ridge Rd
    Chapel Hill,NC275991400     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of New Mexico
    1155 University Blvd SE
    SASB North Ste 2215 CB1400
    Albuquerque,NM87106     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Rhode Island
    35 Campus Ave
    Kingston,RI02881     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of South Carolina
    516 Main St
    Columbia,SC29208     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of South Dakota
    414 E Clark St
    Vermillion,SD57069     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    800 Algoma Blvd
    Oshkosh,WI54901     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Wesleyan University
    237 High St
    Middletown,CT06459     		Unrelated 501 (c) (3) Free Spirit Scholarship 1,000
    Amy Watson
    18069 Ira Babin Drive
    Prairieville,LA70769     		Unrelated Individual Free Spirit Scholarship 500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 28,675,056
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 3,389,298  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....     16 495,537  
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 17,301,235  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: aOTHER INCOME 900099       5,718
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   21,186,070 5,718
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1321,191,788
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    11 PROGRAM INCOME
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
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    TY 2013 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 268,407 12,161 12,462 187,237

    TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Person Name Explanation
    PAMELA GALLOWAY TABB MS. GALLOWAY-TABB IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM, INC.
    EUGENE POWELL POLICINSKI MR. POWELL POLICINSKI IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM INSTITUTE.
    JAMES UPDIKE MR. UPDIKE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM, INC.
    CATHY TROST MS. TROST IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM, INC.
    COURTNEY SURLS MS. SURLS IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM, INC.
    ROBERT S WILLIAMS MR. WILLIAMS IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NEWSEUM, INC.

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    TY 2013 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 34,417,454 33,299,698

    TY 2013 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCK 191,895,404 255,665,778

    TY 2013 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

     
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


     
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


     


    TY 2013 InvestmentsLandSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category/ Item Cost/Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value

    TY 2013 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTHER INVESTMENTS   34,049,195 59,691,476

    TY 2013 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value


    TY 2013 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 121,662     124,114


    TY 2013 MortgagesAndNotesPayableSch
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Total Mortgage Amount: 228575000

    Item No. 1
    Lender's Name BONDS NOTE PAYABLE
    Lender's Title  
    Relationship to Insider  
    Original Amount of Loan  
    Balance Due 228575000
    Date of Note  
    Maturity Date  
    Repayment Terms  
    Interest Rate  
    Security Provided by Borrower  
    Purpose of Loan  
    Description of Lender Consideration  
    Consideration FMV  


    TY 2013 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT INCOME RECEIVABLE 969,544 59,251 59,251
    INVESTMENT IN LIFE INS. POLICY 2,851,843 1,018,469 1,018,469
    MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS 2,332,490 1,710,818 1,710,818
    INVESTMENT IN ARTWORK 273,386 273,386 273,386
    FUNDS HELD WITH TRUSTEE 10,374 25,380 25,380
    DIVIDENDS RECEIVABLE   74,059 74,059


    TY 2013 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Amount
    LOSS ON SPLIT DOLLAR 80,247


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OFFICE EXPENSES 252,763     247,217
    EQUIPMENT EXPENSES 53,729     46,242
    A/V PRODUCTION       187
    AMORTIZATION 123,564      


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    OTHER INCOME 5,718    


    TY 2013 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN ADDITIONAL PENSION LIABILITY 12,119,185
    ADMINISTRATIVE COST ALLOCATIONS 8,726,847
    UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 3,062,830
    RECLASS OF CURRENT UBIT LIABILITY 1,668,287
    RECLASS OF DEFERRED UBIT LIABILITY 1,885,762


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    ESCHEAT LIABILITY 210,573 201,196
    MARGIN PAYABLE 77,683,576 77,683,172
    DUE FROM AFFILIATES 28,451,183 10,205,324
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES PAYABLE 772,909 2,152,775
    CURRENT UBIT PAYABLE 3,139,625  
    DEPENDENT CARE PAYABLE   207


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 157,135     148,509
    TRAINING PROFESSIONAL FEES 2,579     2,579
    INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES 6,161,161 6,161,161 6,161,161  


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FREEDOM FORUM INC
    EIN: 54-1604427
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX 101,067 101,067 101,067 101,067
    TAXES - G&A GENERAL 9,183      
    DEFERRED EXCISE TAX 1,102,708      
    EXCISE TAX 369,855     110,000
    TAX CAPITAL CALL 35,717 35,717 35,717 35,717