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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
 
Doing business as
Mother Jones Magazine
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
222 Sutter Street No 600
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
San Francisco, CA941084457
D Employer identification number

94-2282759
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,452,943
F Name and address of principal officer:
Monika Bauerlein
222 Sutter Street No 600
San Francisco,CA941084457
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H(a)
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subordinates?
H(b)
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included?
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H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1975
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: A news organization that specializes in investigative, political & social justice reporting.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 16
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 110
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 18
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,982,867
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -264,524
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 8,713,127 8,830,782
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,523,094 4,266,769
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,047 -5,328
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 334,247 95,107
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 13,573,515 13,187,330
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 7,823,018 7,581,133
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 229,583
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,261,847    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 6,492,760 6,239,166
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,315,778 14,049,882
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -742,263 -862,552
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,044,263 1,437,737
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,874,222 4,130,248
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -1,829,959 -2,692,511
Part II
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Form 990 (2015)
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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: First published in 1976 by the nonprofit Foundation for National Progress, Mother Jones' mission is to produce revelatory journalism that in its power and reach informs and inspires a more just and democratic world. This nonprofit news organization specializes in investigative, political, social justice, and environmental reporting, directly reaching an average of nearly 6 million people each month. Mother Jones also reaches millions more through pickup of our stories by other media and advocacy organizations and sharing through social media.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
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? ...........................
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.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,775,893 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 580,791 )
Investigative Reporting:America is divided on some of the most essential issues of our time: racial justice, income inequality, climate change, reproductive freedom, money in politics. As these debates rage on, an increasingly engaged public needs trusted information to help inform and shape their view of the world. According to the Pew Research Center's State of the News Media 2015 report, newspapers continue to be hard hit while local news ecosystems are struggling to find their place in an ever-evolving digital world. Americans are constantly bombarded with information, yet there are very few newsrooms that can cut through the noise and connect the dots to reveal the larger interests at play.Mother Jones goes at corporate and political power, engaging teams of reporters, editors, fact-checkers, designers, and videographers to get at critical stories from every angle, and reaching audiences in print, on the web, and on-the-go. Steady reporting, from breaking news to months of digging, each story providing the insights and context that Mother Jones has become known for.From Black Lives Matter to marriage equality, when the right kind of journalism is delivered at the right moment we know it can have dramatic impact. Mother Jones is a news organization that delivers trusted, fact-checked stories to the forefront of the national debate.In just the past five years, our online audience has grown from fewer than one million people per month to upwards of nine million per month. Similarly, in 2010, our readers generated an average of just over3 million pageviews at MotherJones.com. Today, that number has grown to nearly 15.5 million pageviews each month. One of the things those numbers don't tell is how our audience has changed over the years. For one thing, it's gotten much younger: our online audience average age is in the mid-30's, compared to our print audience, which is a good 20 years older on average. That's partly driven by the fact that a growing share of our online audience is finding Mother Jones through a variety of social media platforms. We've made an investment in cultivating a younger and more diverse readership by going to them on the devices and platforms where they live with content that's interactive, informative, and deeply engaging.Great journalism rooted in a clear social mission, nourished by respect for reporting fundamentals and a spirit of innovation and experimentation, and bearing the fruit that is compelling storytelling with real impact: this is Mother Jones. These guiding principles have always been at the heart of our work:Report on the scandal behind the mundane, holding the powerful to account and forcing behind-the-scenes machinations into the light. Connect the dots between seemingly disparate events - a shrinking paycheck and an amendment tucked deep into a bill, a sick child and a behind-the-scenes executive rule. The stories we tell can show how the distortion of democracy affects people's lives every day.Stick with the story. A single story, no matter how powerful, will disappear in the cacophony of political coverage. But we have found that when you refuse to let go, bringing readers back to it again and again, you build momentum. You give audiences the tools - and the reason - to move from awareness to engagement.Collaborate and flood the zone. Though journalists like to operate as lone wolves, we've learned that - especially with topics that conventional wisdom is inclined to dismiss - combining forces produces exponentially more powerful results. It's easy to wave off a single story in one outlet, but coverage in multiple places, from multiple vantage points, becomes inescapable. Where and when we can, we'll make this happen.Show that democracy is possible, and necessary. Demonstrate how engaged citizens can cut through the narrative of powerlessness that dominates our political culture, and change things for the better. We want to show audiences that there are levers ordinary people can pull. And exposure itself redistributes influence from the few to the many: Dark money is powerful precisely because it is dark. Shining a light on it is the first step in returning that power to citizens.The most direct consequence of the current dark money regime the unregulated flow of hidden money into elections and campaigns, spurred by court decisions such as Citizens United is that Americans no longer know who is paying for the messages they are exposed to during an election cycle. What consequence does this have on public policy? When only some voices are heard, trust in public institutions decline. The problem goes deeper than elections, however: The big decisions urgently in need of attention inequality, unemployment and economic vitality, gun violence, reproductive rights, racial justice, climate change all of these are mediated through a political system that is tilted away from meaningful dialogue and political debate by the unequal voice big money gives to some players and not others.Money and politics is at the heart of our reporting, and has been since we started publishing nearly forty years ago. With DC-based reporter Russ Choma at the helm of this beat, we continued our drumbeat coverage of money in politics in 2015/2016.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 978,950 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 661,126 )
The Climate Desk:From its inception in 2009 Climate Desk's mission has been to create a new narrative about climate, one that explores the issue in all of its richness and complexity and that points people towards right action as a result. At Climate Desk we know climate change is not just an environmental story: it's about how our way of life is changing, in ways large and small, local and global. This calls for journalism that tells the climate change story through thoroughly researched and deeply compelling reporting that is at home in the worlds of business and finance, community life and urban design, politics and power, science and technology, culture and the imagination, and, yes, the natural environment. As Americans - young and old, influencers and the influenced - begin to grapple with the implications of climate change more seriously, now is the time for Climate Desk to shine. With 13 partners and a total potential reach of 325 million readers, Climate Desk has never been better positioned to make a real impact. There's never been a more important time to tell the story: Even as the climate crisis grows American journalism's coverage of climate is sporadic at best. We've seen decline or flattening of climate coverage by the leading 5 US newspapers over the last 16 years, according to the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research (updated in February 2016). While there are some bright spots - several boutique outfits like Climate Confidential , Inside Climate News, The Daily Climate help to fill the gap - many of these brands are small, reach a narrow audience and are not designed as journalistic enterprises to create original reporting in a format that is compelling and easily digestible. They are either content aggregators, blogs or in the business of producing reports on climate science. And while there are some positive early changes in mainstream coverageboth The New York Times and Washington Post have expanded their environmental staff- this expansion comes on the heels of a notorious gutting of their environmental bureaus just three years ago. While there is some good news to report on network television, coverage is still sorely lacking and often relegated to political commentators. According to a January 2015 study by Media Matters, the total coverage of climate change on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox continued to increase for the third consecutive year, yet still remained below the level seen in 2009. Coverage on the networks' Sunday shows reached a six-year high after a group of senators demanded they provide more coverage of the issue, but the Sunday shows still infrequently interviewed scientists. Not surprisingly, Fox News Sunday offered the fewest climate segments airing substantial mentions of climate change in just two segments, both of which focused on politics. Finally, despite an overall increase in networks' climate coverage, coverage on nightly news programs dropped.As you know, there are many factors shaping these changes in American news media climate coverage: Integration of large corporate media enterprises into economic and political elites; drastic reductions in employed journalists with the skills and institutional support to cover the climate story; failure to develop a frame for thinking about and writing about climate change that goes beyond the inherited one of environmentalism; the success of climate denialists and major money in shaping the debate, reducing climate coverage to unproductive "he said-she said" journalism. There is, as a result, an ongoing problem of accuracy, commitment, and scale, a problem that Climate Desk is perfectly positioned to answer. After seven years, Climate Desk has come into its own with a loyal and growing following, an enormous potential reach, and compelling storytelling that gets beyond an environmental frame and tactically connects the dots between climate change and nearly every aspect of the human conditionfrom health to business to politics. Climate Desk is seen as a leading voice in climate coverage, acting as a go-to resource for journalists, influential elites and mass audiences alike.The Climate Desk network shared 554 stories in 2014 and 592 stories in 2015a 35% increase compared to the same period in 2013 and a 184% increase compared to 2012. In addition, one major goal of Climate Desk was to increase the overall output of environmental stories produced and shared among the network. When Climate Desk was initially launched in 2009, Mother Jones produced nearly 90% of all the content, but today its share of the total number of stories produced has dropped to 30% - and more of the partners are producing and distributing more of Climate Desk's content. This speaks to the ongoing value add of the project for each partner, and tells us that Climate Desk partners are engaged and sharing across the network on a far more equitable basis.Climate Desk has likewise seen significant growth in its social media audience (i.e., younger, tech savvy, and mobile-platform users) in a relatively short time period. Climate Desk presently has 90,700 Twitter followers, and its stories generate at least 1.8 million likes and shares on Facebook and thousands of comments on MotherJones.com. That reach has exploded since 2011, with Twitter followers increasing more than 550% and Facebook more than 700%.Video is also a huge driver of traffic for Climate Desk. YouTube subscribers are growing steadily but still relatively low in comparison to Facebook and Twitter, at 5,759 subscribers; however, with a half million views on Climate Desk videos on YouTube alone in the past year (and many more views of those same videos posted on ClimateDesk.org or partner sites), it is obvious that many more people are watching than just subscribers.It's also worth noting that in 2015 Climate Desk articles were nominated for 10 industry awards (including the Webby, the Society of Environmental Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists) and we took home seven awards. As I'm sure you know, recognition by our peers is a strong indicator of success.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 783,226 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 623,550 )
Criminal Justice Reporting:In 2016 Mother Jones published Shane Bauer's 35,000-word report on his four-month stint as a guard at Winn Correctional Center, a medium security prison managed for the State of Louisiana by Correctional Corporation of America (CCA). Bauer's first-hand investigation broke through the wall of corporate silence about the failure of America's privatized criminal justice system the lack of services, the safety problems faced by guards and inmates alike, the substandard wages and working conditions, and the effect on prison life of an incentive system that rewards maximum inmate numbers and punishes even the most minimal level of inmate services. Bauer's investigation demonstrated how journalism can help move the debate by providing compelling stories that illuminate an urgent public issue, providing an informed pathway to action. The positive media reception Bauer's story received also gave federal agencies an indication that their announcements of proposed policy changes would be well received by journalists, who now would rely on Bauer's first-hand experience to back up their coverage.Bauer's investigation is one part of a much larger effort, carried on for many years by many organizations and people, to end the business of profiting in human warehousing and punishment. Exhaustive legal review and deep fact-checking were essential to this story. Bauer and West led a team of more than a dozen Mother Jones staff - editors, reporters, social engagement staff, technical and creative design staff, public affairs officer, and four fact-checkers-on the 18-month project. In addition to Bauer's core piece, Mother Jones also published a suite of explanatory sidebars, charts, and graphs, along with Bauer's black and white photographs taken while on the job at the prison. The package took up an entire 2016 print issue.Online, Mother Jones supplemented the story with six short videos produced by our video producer, James West. In partnership with the Center for Investigative Reporting's Reveal podcast, Mother Jones also produced an hour long audio version of the story, which was heard on some 360 radio stations nationwide. The audience numbers for Bauer's investigation and related content were impressive. As of September 2016, the story has received more than 1.6 million page views at Motherjones.com, along with nearly 123,000 Youtube views of the accompanying six-part video, and nearly 100,000 Facebook and Twitter shares. Even more impressive has been the impact of this reporting on policy discussions and its pickup by other media organizations. Since Bauer's piece was published, we've seen several potentially significant developments: In mid-August 2016, the Inspector General of the US Department of Justice released a report finding that federal prisons run by private prison corporations are inadequately supervised and that these gaps in oversight have resulted in the endangerment of prisoners and staff and violations of prisoners' basic rights. Soon after the IG's report was issued, the DoJ decided to stop contracting with private prisons. The announcement noted that private prisons "simply do not provide the same level of correctional services, programs, and resources; they do not save substantially on costs; and as noted in a recent report by the Department's Office of Inspector General, they do not maintain the same level of safety and security."Less than two weeks after the DoJ's announcement, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would reexamine its use of for-profit prison companies to hold immigration detainees. This came just days after a Washington Post report that in 2014 DHS had inked a $1 billion agreement with CCA to build and manage a large immigration detention center. As a Mother Jones fellow (and fact-checker on Bauer's investigation) noted, the DHS decision could be even more significant than the Justice Department's announcement: while private prisons oversee about 12 percent of federal inmates, for-profit companies manage prisons holding 73 percent of immigration detainees. In the wake of the DoJ's announcement, share prices for CCA and the other big for-profit prison operator, GEO, dropped almost by half; the two companies lost almost $2.2 billion in share value. Soon thereafter, shareholders filed class-action lawsuits against CCA and GEO, alleging that the companies failed to disclose business practices that were putting their federal contracts in jeopardy. CCA is also facing civil rights lawsuits filed by inmates and their families.More than 180 media outlets reported on the story in the weeks following publication; to date, Bauer has conducted nearly 50 interviews for television, radio, and digital distribution. Beyond the numbers, policy wonks, advocates, elected officials, fellow reporters and media observers praised its journalistic quality and policy significance. ). Editorials in The New York Times ("a disturbing expose') and an in-depth report in The Washington Post ("a piece that found serious deficiencies") highlighted Bauer's investigation in their coverage of these agency announcements.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 335,379 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 453 )
Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program: Since 1980, Mother Jones has placed such emphasis on creating opportunities for aspiring journalists through the Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program. The program is named in recognition of Bagdikian's many contributions to journalism--as an investigative reporter for the Washington Post who helped break the Pentagon Papers story; as a media critic who put the problem of media consolidation on the public agenda; and as an educator who helped guide the journalism program at the University of California, Berkeley into the digital era. Ben's professional record, personal integrity, and commitment to social justice inspired us to name Mother Jones' internship program in his honor.While there are a number of general journalism and reporting internships available for students or recent college graduates, only Mother Jones puts such an emphasis on investigative reporting. Among the largest training programs in the independent media community, the Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program gives aspiring journalists intensive training in what it takes to publish outstanding, independent journalism, to meet deadlines, and to work as part of a professional team. The Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program is a rare opportunity for new journalists to work alongside some of the top reporters and journalists in the business, and to learn the inner workings of multimedia national reporting with a special focus on investigative journalism. Depending on funding availability, the program also offers internships for those interested in art and photography, nonprofit public affairs and social media, and the business and technology side of publishing. Graduates leave with practical knowledge, work that they can be proud of, and a network of friends and colleagues that will last a lifetime. Mother Jones' training program is an essential if also unrecognized element of American journalism's infrastructure. Of the more than 800 interns and fellows who have passed through Mother Jones' internship program since 1980, more than half moved on to a career in journalism or the media at some of the nation's most prestigious media outlets. Graduates of the program work throughout the national media world at outlets ranging from the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to National Public Radio and Salon.com.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,549,059 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 490,140 )
Other Programs include: Climate Access The Media ConsortiumRadio AmbulanteWe the PeopleGWW WilliamsonEnvironment/EnergyFood&AgriculturePeace & National Security
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,884,438 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 490,593 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet11,422,507
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
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Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
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No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
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No
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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No
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
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No
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If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
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No
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
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No
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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
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Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
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No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
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No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
104
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
110
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
21
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
16
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI , CO , MO , AL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMADELEINE BUCKINGHAM Chief Business Strategist222 Sutter Street Suite 600   San Francisco,CA94108 (415) 321-1700
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Phil Straus......................................................................
Board chair
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Monika Bauerlein......................................................................
President
 37.50
.................
  		X   X       186,118 0 26,061
(3) clara Jeffery......................................................................
vice president/Editor-in-chef
 37.50
.................
  		X   X       182,041 0 17,970
(4) steve Katz......................................................................
vice president/Publisher
 37.50
.................
  		X   X       180,302 0 26,075
(5) Sara Frankel......................................................................
secretary
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Jon Pageler......................................................................
treasurer
 5.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) Erik Hanisch......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Harriet Barlow......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Harriett Levin Balkind - to Feb 201......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Jane Butcher......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Dave Glassco......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Judy Wise......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Ken Pelletier......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Kevin Simmons......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Nan Schaffer - to Oct 2015......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Arran Bardige......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Richard Melcher......................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Andre Carothers........................................................................
Board Member
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Diane Filippi........................................................................
board member
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) Adam Hochschild........................................................................
board member
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) carolyn Mugar........................................................................
board member
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Mitchell Grummon........................................................................
Board member/Financial Analyst
 37.50
.......................   		X           57,007 0 4,774
(23) Hannah Levintova........................................................................
board member
 37.50
.......................   		X           50,559 0 5,418
(24) Madeleine Buckingham........................................................................
Chief Business Strategist/
 37.50
.......................   		    X       172,172 0 22,566
(25) David Corn........................................................................
DC Bureau Chief
 37.50
.......................   		        X   166,927 0 6,826
(26) Brenden O'hanlon........................................................................
National Accounts Manager
 37.50
.......................   		        X   127,459 0 9,433
(27) Robert Wise........................................................................
Online Tech Director
 37.50
.......................   		        X   123,615 0 12,162
(28) Elizabeth Gettelman........................................................................
Public Affairs Director
 37.50
.......................   		        X   117,365 0 20,472
(29) Khary Brown........................................................................
VP Media Sales
 37.50
.......................   		        X   152,725 0 18,671
(30) Tim Murphy........................................................................
Former board member/Reporter
 37.50
.......................   		          X 79,552 0 4,674
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,595,842 0 175,102
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 MediumBullet16
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Executive Mailing Service

7855 W 111th Street
Palos Hills,IL60465 		Direct Mail 308,650
Ballantine Corporation

1700 Route 23 North
Wayne,NJ07470 		Direct Mail 280,244
Quad Graphics

PO Box 644840
Pittsburgh,PA152644840 		Printer 257,649
ICN

PO Box 370
Bristol,PA190070370 		Fulfillment Service 223,709
Midland Paper

1140 Paysphere Circle
Chicago,IL60674 		paper Purchase 187,674
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 30,000
b Membership dues..1b 2,308,246
c Fundraising events..1c 402,568
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 276,805
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 5,813,163
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 195,916
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,830,782
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Program Revenue 511120 2,201,426 2,201,426    
b Advertising 541800 1,910,709   1,910,709  
c Sponsored Projects 900099 154,634 154,634    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 4,266,769
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 18,524     18,524
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 177,557     177,557
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   55,053
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   55,053
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 55,053     55,053
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 23,852  
c Gain or (loss) -23,852  
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -23,852     -23,852
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 402,568of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 32,100
b Less: direct expenses ...b 241,761
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -209,661   -209,661
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Acme Revenue 900000 72,158   72,158  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 72,158
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 13,187,330 2,356,060 1,982,867 17,621
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 910,998 276,493 425,653 208,852
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 5,482,207 4,704,107 325,214 452,886
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 720,511 624,854 38,774 56,883
10 Payroll taxes ........... 467,417 368,314 51,885 47,218
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 115,725 107,311 6,094 2,320
c Accounting ........... 29,245   29,245  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 229,583 229,583
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,396,153 2,309,801 12,074 74,278
12 Advertising and promotion .... 221,848 67,770 140,824 13,254
13 Office expenses ....... 386,459 298,516 48,872 39,071
14 Information technology ...... 309,469 283,808 7,464 18,197
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 689,973 538,509 109,705 41,759
17 Travel ............ 296,673 201,202 39,126 56,345
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 26,625 19,502 6,426 697
20 Interest ........... 20,878 15,245 4,080 1,553
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 82,775 60,444 16,174 6,157
23 Insurance ... 59,688 54,618 3,672 1,398
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Fulfillment 750,227 749,456   771
b Freelancer Expense 400,762 322,255 77,767 740
c Print Production 311,508 301,968 72 9,468
d Program 82,390 82,390    
e All other expenses 58,768 35,944 22,407 417
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 14,049,882 11,422,507 1,365,528 1,261,847
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 689,121 2 158,544
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3 45,000
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 933,897 4 878,095
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7 10,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 192,858 9 121,959
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,209,879
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,040,731 174,156 10c 169,148
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11 760
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 54,231 15 54,231
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 2,044,263 16 1,437,737
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,043,061 17 2,176,896
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,513,173 19 1,158,338
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23 500,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 50,000 24 54,588
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 267,988 25 240,426
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 3,874,222 26 4,130,248
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets -2,622,670 27 -3,589,474
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 792,711 28 896,963
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... -1,829,959 33 -2,692,511
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 2,044,263 34 1,437,737
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
13,187,330
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
14,049,882
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-862,552
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
-1,829,959
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
-2,692,511
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 4,236,141 5,184,690 9,080,890 8,713,127 8,830,782 36,045,630
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 3,975,737 4,485,181 7,235,059 2,827,696 2,356,060 20,879,733
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 8,211,878 9,669,871 16,315,949 11,540,823 11,186,842 56,925,363
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 2,325,964 2,501,404 2,760,808 2,557,361 1,868,270 12,013,807
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 87,946 400,813 10,090 57,322   556,171
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 2,413,910 2,902,217 2,770,898 2,614,683 1,868,270 12,569,978
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 44,355,385
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 8,211,878 9,669,871 16,315,949 11,540,823 11,186,842 56,925,363
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 392,964 351,709 429,541 226,964 251,134 1,652,312
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 392,964 351,709 429,541 226,964 251,134 1,652,312
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 8,604,842 10,021,580 16,745,490 11,767,787 11,437,976 58,577,675
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
75.720 %
16
16
72.010 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
2.820 %
18
18
3.150 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not 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 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
Foundation for National Progress
  		Employer identification number
94-2282759
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
Foundation for National Progress
  		Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
Foundation for National Progress
  		Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
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)? .............................
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 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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
d
b
e
 
c
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?...
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? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in 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 ....          
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 ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
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 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
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   281,645 249,619 32,026
d Equipment ...   216,268 187,488 28,780
e Other ...   711,966 603,624 108,342
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 169,148
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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
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
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.)Small Bullet  
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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
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  
Deferred Rent 237,926
tenant security deposit 2,500
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 240,426
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 13,429,091
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 241,761
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 241,761
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 13,187,330
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 13,187,330
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 14,291,643
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 241,761
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 241,761
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 14,049,882
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 14,049,882

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, 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.
Return Reference Explanation
Part X, Line 2: The Foundation has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of June 30, 2016, the Foundation does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising events expenses 241,761.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising events expenses 241,761.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Telefund inc
717 West St Germain Street
 
St Cloud, MN56301 		Telemarketing   No 96,897 151,460 0
 
OMP direct marketing
1133 19th Street NW Suite 300
 
Washington, DC200364502 		Consultant   No 0 74,871 0
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 96,897 226,331  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, CO, MO, AL
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Gala SF Oct 2015
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

LA April 2016
(event type) 		(c) Other events

3
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
339,868
60,600
34,200
434,668

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
307,768
60,600
34,200
402,568
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
32,100
 
 
32,100



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 47,346   20,925 68,271
7 Food and beverages . . . 33,295 35,480 45,688 114,463
8 Entertainment . . . .     11,000 11,000
9 Other direct expenses . . . 23,360 6,481 18,186 48,027
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 241,761
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -209,661
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
23,360
6,481
18,186
48,027


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Monika BauerleinPresident (i)

(ii)		 186,118
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		26,061
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0 		212,179
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2clara Jefferyvice president/Editor-in-chef (i)

(ii)		 182,041
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,970
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0 		200,011
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3steve Katzvice president/Publisher (i)

(ii)		 180,302
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		26,075
-------------
0 		206,377
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Madeleine BuckinghamChief Business Strategist/ (i)

(ii)		 172,172
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,566
-------------
0 		194,738
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5David CornDC Bureau Chief (i)

(ii)		 166,927
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,826
-------------
0 		173,753
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Khary BrownVP Media Sales (i)

(ii)		 152,725
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,671
-------------
0 		171,396
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Tim MurphyFormer board member/Reporter (i)

(ii)		 79,552
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,674
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0 		84,226
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0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 5 VP Media Sales has a commission plan where he is paid a % on monthly advertising revenue.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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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 interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Dylan Disalvio son of chief business strategist 51,960 Dylan Disalvio, son of Madeleine Buckingham, Chief Business Strategist, is employed by the Foundation for sales of advertising. Disalvio received compensation of $51,960 in fiscal year 2015-2016.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 8 195,916 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization
Foundation for National Progress
 
Employer identification number

94-2282759
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 As per The Foundation for National Progress' dba Mother Jones Magazine's bylaws, this corporation shall have powers to the full extent allowed by law. All powers and activities of this corporation shall be exercised and managed by the Board of Directors of this corporation directly or, if delegated, under the ultimate direction of the Board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a As per The Foundation for National Progress' dba Mother Jones Magazine's bylaws, the number of directors shall not be less than ten (10) nor more than thirty (30), with the exact number of authorized directors to be fixed from time to time by resolution and the Board of Directors. At all times, not more than 49% of the directors of this corporation may be interested persons. An interested person means either: (a) any person currently being compensated by this corporation for services rendered to it within the previous twelve months, whether a full-time or part-time employee, independent contractor, or otherwise, excluding any reasonable compensation paid to a director in his or her capacity as a director; or (b) any brother, sister, ancestor, descendant, spouse, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, or father-in-law, of any such person. Selection and Term of Office of Directors The directors of this corporation shall be selected and set forth below. Each director, however selected, shall hold office until a successor has been selected. Directors may be selected to serve any number of consecutive terms. Four (4) or five (5) of the directors shall be designated as follows: Those individuals employed by this corporation as Publisher and Editor(s)-in-Chief are designated to serve as directors during the respective terms of their employment. Two (2) directors shall be designated by a majority vote of those employees of this corporation, excluding the Publisher and Editor(s)-in-Chief who have received salaries for at least four-fifths (4/5) time for at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of designation. Each employee-designated director shall be designated for a term of one (1) year. The remainder of the directors shall be elected by the directors then in office. None of the elected directors may be an "interested person," as defined above. Each director shall be elected to a term of three (3) years. Vacancies A vacancy shall be deemed to exist on the Board in the event that the actual number of directors is less than the authorized number for any reason. A vacancy shall be deemed to exist if any employee-designated director is separated from employment with this corporation. Vacancies shall be filled, for the unexpired portion of the term, in the same manner as the seat being vacated. Resignation and Removal Resignations shall be effective upon receipt in writing by the Secretary or President of this corporation, unless a later effective date is specified in the resignation. Any director may be removed at any time, with or without cause in the same manner as such director was designated or elected. Any director who fails to attend two consecutive Board meetings shall be removed from the Board unless the Board concludes that the director was absent for reasons that justify a waiver of this provision.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Board of Directors of the Foundation for National Progress, dba Mother Jones Magazine, approved the formation of a Financial Audit Commitee and a Finance Committee in keeping with the corporation's bylaws that state: The Board of Directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors then in office, create any number of Board Committees, each consisting of two or more directors, to serve at the pleasure of the Board. Appointments to any Board Committee shall be made by any method determined by a majority vote of the directors then in office. Board Committees may be given all the authority of the Board, except for the power to: (a) set the number of directors within a range specified in these Bylaws; (b) fill vacancies on the Board of Directors or on any Board Committee; (c) elect directors or remove any director without cause; (d) fix compensation of directors for serving on the Board or any Board Committee; (e) amend or repeal these Bylaws or adopt new Bylaws; (f) adopt amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation; (g) amend or repeal any resolution of the Board of Directors which by its express terms is not so amenable or repealable; (h) create any other Board Committees or appoint the members of any Board Committees; or (i) approve any merger, reorganization, voluntary dissolution, or disposition of substantially all of the assets of this corporation. As such, the Financial Audit Committee and Finance Committee approve the Form 990 prior to filing; a complete copy of the Form 990 is distributed to the entire Board of Directors prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c As per the corporation's conflict of interest policy, and to ensure that the Foundation operates in a manner consistent with its educational purposes and that it does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its status as an organization exempt from federal income tax, period reviews shall be conducted by the Department Supervisor (relevant to the transaction or arrangement), Publisher, CEO, CFO, and Board of Director's audit committee. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, occur annually and shall include the following subjects: * Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable and are as the result of arm's-length bargaining. * Whether acquisitions of services result in inurement or impermissible private benefit. * Whether transactions and arrangements with vendors and other organizations conform to written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable payments for goods and services, further the Foundation's educational purposes, and do not result in inurement or impermissible private benefit. * Whether agreements with employees and third-party payors further the Foundation's educational purposes and do not result in inurement or impermissible private benefit. In conducting these periodic reviews, the Foundation may, but need not, use outside advisors. If outside experts are used, their use shall not relieve the Foundation of its responsibility for ensuring that periodic reviews are conducted.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The CEO's salary and performance is reviewed annually by an elected performance review/compensation committee as part of the Board of Directors. This was last performed and relayed to the CEO in February 2013 pertaining to 2012 performance. The CEO's salary is adjusted according to a COLA each year based on the Bay Area CPI. Any additional wage increase is based on merit and approved by the Board of Directors. The CFO's salary and performance is reviewed annually by the CEO with input from members of the senior management team. This was last performed and relayed to the CFO in February 2013 pertaining to 2012 performance. The CFO's salary is adjusted according to a COLA each year based on the Bay Area CPI. Any additional wage increase is based on merit and approved by the CEO.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Foundation for National Progress provides a copy of Forms 990 and 990-T for public inspection on request (distributed either through the U.S. Postal Office or as a PDF document attached to an email). Additionally, The Foundation for National Progress provides GuideStar (a public nonprofit tracking web site) a copy of Forms 990 and 990-T for public inspection. Further, The Foundation's website, MotherJones.com, publishes the Foundation's most current annual audited financial statements for public inspection.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consultants: Program service expenses 1,079,702. Management and general expenses 12,074. Fundraising expenses 70,660. Total expenses 1,162,436. Donor/membership communications: Program service expenses 1,230,099. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 3,618. Total expenses 1,233,717.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The process has not changed from prior year.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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