TY 2018 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
TIDES ADVOCACY

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 29229

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94129

D Employer identification number

94-3153687

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 40,265,568

F Name and address of principal officer:
ROMILDA JUSTILIEN
PO BOX 29229
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.TIDESADVOCACY.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1992

M State of legal domicile: CA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF TIDES ADVOCACY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	7
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	271
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	150
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	19,205

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	28,890,135	39,317,770
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	371,302	936,049
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	0	0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	13,565	11,749
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	29,275,002	40,265,568
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	7,117,212	14,956,204
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)	7,392,906	12,514,201
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	12,000	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 191,964
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	6,066,816	11,277,426
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	20,588,934	38,747,831
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	8,686,068	1,517,737
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	13,813,743	16,523,045
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,476,831	2,543,396
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	12,336,912	13,979,649

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

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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..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF TIDES ADVOCACY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 36,674,595 including grants of $ 14,956,204 ) (Revenue $ 936,049 )
	TIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORTS, THROUGH ADVOCACY AND GRANTMAKING, INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO BRIDGE BOUNDARIES AND SUSTAIN INVESTMENT IN SOCIAL CHANGE. OUR PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE: PROMOTING EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND SHARED PROSPERITY; IMPROVING AND PROTECTING HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT; AND ADVANCING DEMOCRACY.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses36,674,595

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

.............

Yes

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..............

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 Click to see attachment

.................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

..................

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 II Click to see attachment

...

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

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

...................

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

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 VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

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

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

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $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......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

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..... Click to see attachment

Yes

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... Click to see attachment

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) ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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..... Click to see attachment

Yes

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........ Click to see attachment

Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 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............

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

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................

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.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

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...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........

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........

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.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

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. ............

Yes

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

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

324

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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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 ..................

271

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

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)? ..

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).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N .....

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................

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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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Yes

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AL , AR , CA , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , MN , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WI , WV

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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ROMILDA JUSTILIEN1014 TORNEY AVENUE THE PRESIDIO SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 (415) 561-6374

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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.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related 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
(A) Name and Title
(1) JOSEPH MOUZON...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X			0	0	0
(2) KRISS DEIGLMEIER...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR/CEO	2.00 ................. 0.00	X	X			50,534	0	0
(3) BERNARD COLEMAN...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR START 6/2018	1.00 ................. 0.00	X				0	0	0
(4) ALICE KESSLER...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X				0	0	0
(5) DEB KINNEY...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X				0	0	0
(6) SHAREEN PUNIAN...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X				0	0	0
(7) JOHANNA SILVA WAKI...................................................................... BOARD DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X				0	0	0
(8) AMANDA KETON...................................................................... TREASURER/SECRETARY	3.00 ................. 0.00		X			28,447	0	0
(9) JACQUELINE VALLE...................................................................... CHIEF OF STAFF/ASSISTANT SECRETARY	17.00 ................. 0.00		X			60,397	0	0
(10) ROBERT JOHN SMITH...................................................................... EXEC DIR, THE JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE	40.00 ................. 0.00			X		162,394	0	29,377
(11) CHRISTIE M GEORGE...................................................................... PRESIDENT, NEW MEDIA VENTURE	40.00 ................. 0.00				X	233,165	0	34,600
(12) DANIEL PENCHINA...................................................................... PRESIDENT, VOICES FOR PROGRESS	40.00 ................. 0.00				X	179,808	0	22,210
(13) JULIE MENTER...................................................................... MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW MEDIA VENTURE	40.00 ................. 0.00				X	165,235	0	26,636
(14) MELISSA MIKESELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR, SIA LEGAL TEAM	40.00 ................. 0.00				X	153,088	0	6,191
(15) SHANNON BAKER...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMM.	40.00 ................. 0.00				X	152,958	0	23,768

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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
(A) Name and Title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	1,186,026	0	142,782

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Yes

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
FAITH IN FLORIDA INC 406 E AMELIA ST ORLANDO,FL32803	STAFFING AND ADMIN. SERVICES	462,360
THREE POINT STRATEGIES 187 STANHOPE STREET APT 3R NEW YORK,NY11237	STAFFING SERVICES	423,356
THE OPERATIONS GROUP 1629 K ST NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON,DC20006	STAFFING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES	320,606
KIVVIT 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA SUIT CHICAGO,IL60654	CONSULTING SERVICES	304,973
HARD KNOCKS FIELD LLC 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1050 MIAMI,FL33161	CREATIVE SERVICES	272,200
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 13

Form 990 (2018)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	39,317,770

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		39,317,770

		Business Code
2a	PROGRAM FEES	900099	936,049	936,049
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....		936,049

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME		900099	11,749			11,749
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			11,749
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			40,265,568	936,049	0	11,749

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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	14,496,487	14,496,487
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22	425,717	425,717
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.	34,000	34,000
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	331,149	191,772	139,377
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	10,053,340	9,002,546	947,479	103,315
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	255,962	220,408	34,581	973
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,181,725	1,070,414	111,281	30
10	Payroll taxes ...........	692,025	611,950	76,297	3,778
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	101,094	93,038	8,056
c	Accounting ...........	32,586	6,938	24,448	1,200
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
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)	6,939,672	6,624,110	238,495	77,067
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	548,725	514,760	33,911	54
14	Information technology ......	223,841	147,562	76,279
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	411,659	359,696	51,963
17	Travel ............	1,235,292	1,165,900	65,184	4,208
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	472,138	451,569	20,008	561
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	108,546	97,022	11,524
23	Insurance ...
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICAT	1,007,825	992,603	14,796	426
b	BUSINESS MEALS	46,437	41,188	5,249
c	SUBSCRIPTIONS	33,092	33,017	75
d	EMPLOYEE SUPPORT	27,574	25,331	2,243
e	All other expenses	88,945	68,567	20,026	352
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	38,747,831	36,674,595	1,881,272	191,964
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			13,309,330	1	15,588,933
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			318,455	3	752,544
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			109,073	4	68,423
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
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			19,254	9	84,182
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	21,868
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	21,868	5,872	10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
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 ...........			51,759	15	28,963
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			13,813,743	16	16,523,045

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,476,831	17	2,543,396
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
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
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,476,831	26	2,543,396

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	989,559	27	1,783,662
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	11,347,353	28	12,195,987
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	12,336,912	33	13,979,649
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	13,813,743	34	16,523,045

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

40,265,568

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

38,747,831

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,517,737

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

12,336,912

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

125,000

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

13,979,649

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2018)

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization TIDES ADVOCACY

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
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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Name of organization TIDES ADVOCACY		Employer identification number 94-3153687

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) (2018)

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Name of organization TIDES ADVOCACY			Employer identification number 94-3153687
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet

Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 1,823,199

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

750

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

$ 881,150

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

$ 942,049

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

$ 1,823,199

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.
(1) DREAM DEFENDERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE	6161 NW 9TH AVENUE MIAMI,FL33127	83-2031846	50,000
(2) FLIPPABLE	155 WATER STREET SUITE 410 BROOKLYN,NY11201	81-5161730	318,980
(3) JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PAC	PO BOX 8335 CHICAGO,IL60608	83-2042774	10,000
(4) RUN FOR SOMETHING PAC	PO BOX 697 CANAL ST STATION NEW YORK,NY10013	81-5222116	100,000
(5) SISTER DISTRICT PROJECT INC	340 S LEMON 8737 WALNUT,CA91789	82-1066046	200,000
(6) SWING LEFT	700 13TH STREET NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON,DC20005	81-5209959	200,000
(7) TIDES ADVOCACY PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF THURMOND FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLI	555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	83-1784887	45,569
(8) WORKING FAMILIES PARTY	1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH 11TH FLOO BROOKLYN,NY11201	20-0957795	10,000

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...............................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1:	TIDES ADVOCACY MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT POLITICAL ACTIVITY, CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES, AND MAKES PARTISAN COMMUNICATION TO EXPRESSLY ADVOCATE THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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
d	Equipment ....	21,868	21,868	0
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				0

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
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	40,265,568
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3	40,265,568
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	40,265,568

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	38,622,831
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	-125,000
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	-125,000
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	38,747,831
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	38,747,831

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 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(4) AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701F. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017, AND IS NOT AWARE OF ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THREE AND FOUR YEARS, RESPECTIVELY, AFTER THEY ARE FILED.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

REVERSAL OF PRIOR YEAR GRANT EXPENSE -125,000.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2018

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in region
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	GRANTMAKING	34,000
















3a	Sub-total .....	0	0		34,000
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...				0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0		34,000

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HUMAN RIGHTS	34,000	WIRE

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......	0
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	1

Schedule F (Form 990) 2018

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of non-cash assistance	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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PART I, LINE 2:	TIDES ADVOCACY CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE ON ORGANIZATIONS BEING CONSIDERED FOR GRANTS AND REQUIRES A NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT DETAILING HOW FUNDS WERE USED.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Inspection

Name of the organization
TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number
94-3153687

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC 740 15TH STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON,DC20005	52-1733698	501(C)(4)	2,600,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(2) OHIO SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN 545 E TOWN ST COLUMBUS,OH43215	82-3215606	501(C)(4)	2,485,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(3) INDIVISIBLE PROJECT PO BOX 43884 WASHINGTON,DC20010	81-4944067	501(C)(4)	2,240,875	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(4) RAGTAG LLC 3656 26TH STREET SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110	82-0750098		418,916	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(5) SIERRA CLUB 408 C STREET NE WASHINGTON,DC20002	94-1153307	501(C)(4)	400,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(6) OUR NEXT ECONOMY LLC 8419 WEST BOULEVARD DRIVE ALEXANDRIA,VA23308	27-0728022		375,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(7) LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP INC 121 MYSTIC AVE SUITE 9 MEDFORD,MA02155	16-1645758	501(C)(3)	320,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(8) REFORM LA JAILS A COMMITTEE SUPPORTING JAIL REFORM AND COMMUNITY REINVESTM 111 N LA BREA AVE 408 INGLEWOOD,CA90301	82-4504425		320,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(9) FLIPPABLE 155 WATER STREET SUITE 410 BROOKLYN,NY11201	81-5161730	527	318,980	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(10) WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC 2 NEVINS STREET - 3RD FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11217	20-4994004	501(C)(4)	300,250	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(11) FLORIDIANS FOR A FAIR DEMOCRACY INC 4797 MAPLE PARK ST ORLANDO,FL32811	47-2089046	501(C)(4)	240,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(12) SISTER DISTRICT PROJECT INC 340 S LEMON 8737 WALNUT,CA91789	82-1066046	527	200,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(13) SWING LEFT 700 13TH STREET NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON,DC20005	81-5209959	527	200,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(14) ILLINOIS IMMIGRANT ACTION 228 S WABASH CHICAGO,IL60604	26-3187498	501(C)(4)	200,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(15) SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND PO BOX 40102 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94140	26-4486735	501(C)(4)	195,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(16) NPH ACTION FUND A PROJECT OF THE ADVOCACY FUND 369 PINE ST SUITE 350 SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104	94-3153687	501(C)(4)	184,483	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(17) GEORGIA INVESTOR ACTION FUND INC PO BOX 77972 ATLANTA,GA30359	47-4777204	501(C)(4)	150,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(18) PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND 123 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK,NY10038	13-3539048	501(C)(4)	150,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(19) NEW FLORIDA MAJORITY 10800 BISCAYNE BLVD SUITE 1050 MIAMI,FL33161	27-0167620	501(C)(4)	150,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(20) TOGETHER WISCONSIN ACTS INC 4230 N OAKLAND AVE SUITE 136 MILWAUKEE,WI53211	47-5656409	501(C)(4)	150,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(21) MIJENTE 1229 EDGEMONT AVE PHOENIX,AZ85006	81-3459266	501(C)(4)	134,250	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(22) ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION 915 5TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC20001	46-2914731	501(C)(4)	126,250	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(23) STAYWOKE INC 1 WEST ST APT 2029 NEW YORK,NY10004	81-3782211	501(C)(4)	125,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(24) CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY ACTION FUND INC 449 TROUTMAN STREET SUITE A BROOKLYN,NY11237	45-3860271	501(C)(4)	125,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(25) WASHINGTON CONSERVATION VOTERS 1402 3RD AVE NO1400 SEATTLE,WA98101	91-1548791	501(C)(4)	110,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(26) NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY 4914 RADFORD AVE RICHMOND,VA23230	26-1377619	501(C)(4)	107,274	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(27) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC 125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY100042400	13-3871360	501(C)(4)	100,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(28) YES ON TWO 2022 ST BERNARD AVE SUITE 305 NEW ORLEANS,LA70116	83-1325603		100,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(29) RUN FOR SOMETHING PAC PO BOX 697 CANAL ST STATION NEW YORK,NY10013	81-5222116	527	100,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(30) VOICE OF THE EXPERIENCE PO BOX 13622 NEW ORLEANS,LA70185	16-1695266	501(C)(3)	99,500	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(31) KRC IN ACTION 777 S FIGUEROA ST SUITE 4050 LOS ANGELES,CA90017	83-1199688	501(C)(4)	98,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(32) PROGRESSNOW 215 S WASHINGTON SQUARE SUITE 135 LANSING,MI48933	20-8720230	501(C)(4)	63,144	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(33) OUR WISCONSIN REVOLUTION INC PO BOX 44069 MADISON,WI537444069	81-4853693	501(C)(4)	60,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(34) PROMISE OF JUSTICE INITIATIVE 636 BARONNE STREET NEW ORLEANS,LA70113	46-1307037	501(C)(3)	53,933	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(35) CITIZEN STRONG ACTION FUND PO BOX 21853 WASHINGTON,DC20009	82-4353970	501(C)(4)	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(36) PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND 1615 M STREET NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	81-0606786	501(C)(4)	50,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(37) TIDES ADVOCACY PROJECTS IN SUPPORT OF THURMOND FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC 555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	83-1784887	527	50,000	QUALITY EDUCATION
(38) KENTUCKIANS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH PO BOX 1450 LONDON,KY40743	61-1015576	501(C)(4)	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(39) STATE ENGAGEMENT FUND 1401 K STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON,DC20005	81-0865943	501(C)(4)	50,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(40) ALASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS 810 N STREET SUITE 203 ANCHORAGE,AK99501	92-0090065	501(C)(4)	50,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(41) 314 ACTION PO BOX 14560 WASHINGTON,DC20044	81-3165165	501(C)(4)	50,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(42) WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE COUNCILS 220 SOUTH 27TH STREET SUITE B BILLINGS,MT59101	45-0356819	501(C)(4)	50,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(43) FLORIDA WATCH ACTION INC 3921 ALTON RD NO 111 MIAMI BEACH,FL33140	27-1856471	501(C)(4)	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(44) CLEAN WATER ACTION 1010 VERMONT AVENUE NW SUITE 100 WASHINGTON,DC20005	23-7128611	501(C)(4)	50,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(45) RAPID RESIST ACTION 902 EVERETT AVE OAKLAND,CA94604	82-2476207	501(C)(4)	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(46) ACLU OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION INC 134 SOUTH 13TH STREET 1010 LINCOLN,NE68508	23-7259984	501(C)(4)	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(47) DREAM DEFENDERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 6161 NW 9TH AVENUE MIAMI,FL33127	83-2031846	527	50,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(48) KITCHEN TABLE CAMPAIGNS 641 S STREET NW 3RD FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20001	46-1802969	501(C)(3)	45,512	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(49) SAN FRANCISCO INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE (SFIC) 325 CLEMENTINA STREET SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103	94-3102891	501(C)(3)	45,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(50) P STREET PROJECT 1630 R STREET NW 703 WASHINGTON,DC20009	27-3204744	501(C)(4)	38,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(51) ALL HANDS ON DECK NETWORK INC 37 KENSINGTON AVE NORTHAMPTON,MA01060	37-1697474	501(C)(4)	36,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(52) NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NETWORK 1705 S WHITE STREET STE A NEW ORLEANS,LA70125	35-2281054	501(C)(3)	34,415	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(53) FLORIDA COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION INC PO BOX 954 TITUSVILLE,FL32781	80-0659599	501(C)(3)	30,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(54) SOCIAL GOOD ADVOCACY FUND INC 1005 CHERRY STREET PORT TOWNSEND,WA98368	82-5265736	501(C)(4)	28,196	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(55) DURHAM FOR ALL 1803 CHAPEL HILL RD SUITE D DURHAM,NC27707	81-1360384	501(C)(4)	25,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(56) SUNRISE 50 F STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON,DC20001	82-1232167	501(C)(4)	25,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(57) FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (ACTION) INC 1101 15TH STREET NW 11TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20005	13-2644641	501(C)(4)	25,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(58) VOTEVETS ACTION FUND 2201 WISCONSIN AVE NW 320 WASHINGTON,DC20007	51-0596352	501(C)(4)	25,000	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(59) SAVE THE BAY ACTION FUND 1330 BROADWAY SUITE 1800 OAKLAND,CA94612	46-5304696	501(C)(4)	25,000	SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
(60) BEYOND THE CHOIR PO BOX 17 LANCASTER,PA17608	38-4011604	501(C)(4)	25,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(61) ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIANS FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACTION 3655 S GRAND AVE SUITE 250 LOS ANGELES,CA90007	27-1482731	501(C)(4)	23,586	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(62) MAKE THE ROAD ACTION FUND INC 449 TROUTMAN ST SUITE C BROOKLYN,NY11237	27-1408443	501(C)(4)	20,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(63) FUSION PARTNERSHIPS INC 1601 GUILFORD AVENUE 2 SOUTH BALTIMORE,MD21202	52-2148413	501(C)(3)	20,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(64) FANM IN ACTION INC 100 NE 84TH ST MIAMI,FL33138	83-1938535	501(C)(4)	20,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(65) VAYLA NEW ORLEANS 13235 CHEF MENTEUR HWY SUITE A NEW ORLEANS,LA70129	33-1143213	501(C)(3)	15,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(66) MISSOURI IMPACT INC 301 E CAPITOL AVENUE JEFFERSON CITY,MO65101	43-1755938	501(C)(4)	13,500	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(67) MICHIGAN PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN 2227 MEDFORD ANN ARBOR,MI48104	46-4173944	501(C)(4)	11,079	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(68) CASA IN ACTION 8151 15TH AVENUE LANGLEY PARK,MD20793	27-2145405	501(C)(4)	10,653	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(69) BLUEPRINT NORTH CAROLINA 3739 NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 201 RALEIGH,NC27612	27-2459538	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(70) PROGRESSNOW EDUCATION 215 S WASHINGTON SQUARE SUITE 135 LANSING,MI48933	20-8720291	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(71) WOMEN WITH A VISION 1226 NORTH BROAD STREET NEW ORLEANS,LA70119	72-1202185	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(72) JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PAC PO BOX 8335 CHICAGO,IL60608	83-2042774	527	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(73) SEATTLE KING COUNTY NAACP PO BOX 22148 SEATTLE,WA98122	13-4798314	501(C)(4)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(74) NEW VOICES PITTSBURGH INC 5987 PENN AVENUE SUITE 205 PITTSBURGH,PA15206	27-0570462	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(75) ONE LOVE GLOBAL INC 913 W HOLMES ROAD - SUITE 175 LANSING,MI48910	20-0373503	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(76) GASKINS CHAPEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 26211 SAVAGEVILLE ROAD MELFA,VA23417	05-0539253	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(77) COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH INC 369 EAST 149TH STREET 7TH FLOOR BRONX,NY10455	26-4482112	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(78) CENTER FOR RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY 2929 SOUTH WABASH AVE SUITE 203 CHICAGO,IL60616	45-4461853	501(C)(4)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(79) CALIFORNIA CALLS ACTION FUND 4801 EXPOSITION BLVD LOS ANGELES,CA90016	74-3064220	501(C)(4)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(80) OUT FOR JUSTICE INC PO BOX 33468 BALTIMORE,MD21218	45-2482209	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(81) MICHIGAN ORGANIZING STRATEGY ENABLING STRENGTH AND ACTION 220 BAGLEY STREET SUITE 212 DETROIT,MI48226	82-3243368	501(C)(4)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(82) WORKING FAMILIES PARTY 1 METROTECH CENTER NORTH 11TH FLOOR FLOOR BROOKLYN,NY11201	20-0957795	527	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(83) BLACK CIVIC NETWORK 986 MARYLAND AVENUE EAST SAINT PAUL,MN55106	82-4728514	501(C)(4)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(84) MOVEMENT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE COMMITTEE 170 HAGEMANN AVE SANTA CRUZ,CA95062	82-3335100		10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(85) NATIONAL KOREAN AMERICAN SERVICE AND EDUCATION CONSORTIUM 900 CRENSHWA BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES,CA90019	11-3303986	501(C)(3)	10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(86) NEVADANS FOR SECURE ELECTIONS 401 S CURRY ST CARSON CITY,NV89703	83-0769395		10,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(87) ORGANIZE FLORIDA INC 134 E COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO,FL32801	27-1869914	501(C)(4)	8,711	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(88) NEW GEORGIA PROJECT ACTION FUND 165 COURTLAND STREET NE STE A231 ATLANTA,GA30303	82-0934131	501(C)(4)	8,414	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(89) FOR OUR FUTURE ACTION FUND PO BOX 65279 WASHINGTON,DC20035	81-2638345	501(C)(4)	7,500	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(90) IGNITE NC ACTION FUND 1803 CHAPEL HILL ROAD SUITE D DURHAM,NC27707	45-5067246	501(C)(4)	7,274	HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
(91) ORGANIZATION FOR BLACK STRUGGLE 1401 ROWAN AVENUE SAINT LOUIS,MO63112	46-3236344	501(C)(4)	6,000	EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) ELECTORAL JUSTICE FELLOWSHIP	12	420,000
(2) YOUTH ENGAGEMENT STIPEND	11	5,217
(3) HONORARIUM FOR NYU LAW AMERICAN POVERTY AND GENDER EVENT	1	500
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	TIDES ADVOCACY CONDUCTS DUE DILIGENCE ON ORGANIZATIONS BEING CONSIDERED FOR GRANTS AND REQUIRES A NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT DETAILING HOW FUNDS WERE USED.

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Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

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? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2018

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KRISS DEIGLMEIER BOARD DIRECTOR/CEO	(i) (ii)	50,534 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	50,534 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2AMANDA KETON TREASURER/SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	28,447 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	28,447 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3JACQUELINE VALLE CHIEF OF STAFF/ASSISTANT SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	60,397 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	60,397 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4ROBERT JOHN SMITH EXEC DIR, THE JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE	(i) (ii)	162,269 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	125 ------------- 0	6,633 ------------- 0	22,744 ------------- 0	191,771 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5CHRISTIE M GEORGE PRESIDENT, NEW MEDIA VENTURE	(i) (ii)	232,959 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	206 ------------- 0	6,220 ------------- 0	28,380 ------------- 0	267,765 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6DANIEL PENCHINA PRESIDENT, VOICES FOR PROGRESS	(i) (ii)	179,658 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	150 ------------- 0	5,833 ------------- 0	16,377 ------------- 0	202,018 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7JULIE MENTER MANAGING DIRECTOR, NEW MEDIA VENTURE	(i) (ii)	165,117 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	118 ------------- 0	6,631 ------------- 0	20,005 ------------- 0	191,871 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8MELISSA MIKESELL DIRECTOR, SIA LEGAL TEAM	(i) (ii)	153,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	88 ------------- 0	4,845 ------------- 0	1,346 ------------- 0	159,279 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9SHANNON BAKER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMM.	(i) (ii)	152,878 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	80 ------------- 0	6,325 ------------- 0	17,443 ------------- 0	176,726 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

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.

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SCHEDULE J, PART II:

KRISS DEIGLMEIER (CEO), AMANDA KETON (SECRETARY/TREASURER), AND JACQUELINE VALLE (CHIEF OF STAFF/ASSISTANT SECRETARY) ARE EMPLOYEES OF TIDES NETWORK, AN AFFILIATED (BUT UNRELATED, BY DEFINITION OF THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS) ORGANIZATION. PURSUANT TO A COST-SHARING AGREEMENT, TIDES ADVOCACY MAKES PAYMENTS TO TIDES NETWORK FOR ITS SHARE OF THE ALLOCATED PORTION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL'S WORK FOR TIDES ADVOCACY, WHICH REPRESENT ONLY A FRACTION OF THEIR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT STATUS; THESE PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS "BASE COMPENSATION" WITHIN ROW (I) "COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION" ON SCHEDULE J, PART II (AS WELL AS ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (D)) AS THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT ABLE TO DISTINGUISH WHAT AMOUNT OF THE PAYMENT PERTAINS TO FORM W-2 WAGES, DEFERRED COMPENSATION, OR NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS. THESE PAYMENTS DO NOT REPRESENT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION EACH INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES ON-TOP OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED FROM TIDES NETWORK, BUT RATHER REPRESENTS THE REIMBURSEMENTS TIDES NETWORK RECEIVES FOR THE WORK THESE INDIVIDUALS PERFORM FOR TIDES ADVOCACY.

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Name of the organization

TIDES ADVOCACY

Employer identification number

94-3153687

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3	KRISS DEIGLMEIER (CEO), AMANDA KETON (SECRETARY/TREASURER), AND JACQUELINE VALLE (CHIEF OF STAFF/ASSISTANT SECRETARY) ARE EMPLOYEES OF TIDES NETWORK, AN AFFILIATED (BUT UNRELATED, BY DEFINITION OF THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS) ORGANIZATION. TIDES ADVOCACY MAKES PAYMENTS TO TIDES NETWORK IN RELATION TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S WORK FOR TIDES ADVOCACY, WHICH REPRESENTS ONLY A FRACTION OF THEIR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT STATUS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARER, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF. A DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STAFF; ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE, AS NECESSARY. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, THE CEO, LEGAL COUNSEL, AND DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN PLACE, WHICH COVERS ALL "COVERED INDIVIDUALS" (WHICH INCLUDES ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES). UNDER THE POLICY, EACH COVERED INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: (I) WHEN THE PERSON BECOMES A COVERED INDIVIDUAL, (II) ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AND/OR (III) UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY EVENT REQUIRING DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD SECRETARY COLLECTS THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, AND SUBMITS (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CEO) AN ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSED BY OR CONCERNING COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A BOARD LEVEL COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING A BUSINESS TRANSACTION IN WHICH A COVERED INDIVIDUAL IS AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES SHALL APPLY: (I) THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE FULLY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF AN AFFECTED BUSINESS TRANSACTION; (II) A DIRECTOR DESIGNATED AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE WHICH AUTHORIZES, APPROVES, OR RATIFIES A PARTICULAR CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, BUT THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT VOTE ON SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION; AND (III) THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE AFFECTED BUSINESS, SO LONG AS SUCH INTERESTED PERSON IS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE DISCUSSION, AND DOES NOT RETURN UNTIL DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THE MATTER HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B	THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO; RATHER, TIDES NETWORK (AN AFFILIATED, BUT UNRELATED ORGANIZATION) COMPENSATES THE CEO, AND IS REIMBURSED FOR A PORTION OF THE CEO'S TIME DEDICATED TO TIDES ADVOCACY. ACCORDINGLY, FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A HAS BEEN MARKED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE TIDES ADVOCACY BOARD REVIEWS BOTH PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION ANNUALLY, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT CUSTOMIZED SALARY SURVEYS PREPARED BY ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & COMPANY. THE BOARD MEETS ANNUALLY WITH THE KEY EMPLOYEE(S) AND DETERMINES APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION BY CONSIDERING COMPARABILITY DATA, JOB PERFORMANCE, PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS, AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REVIEWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,779. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,109. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,888. STAFF RECRUITMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,791. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 50,227. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 58,018. TEMP AGENCIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,153. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 29,628. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 31,781. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 99,817. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 100,317. CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,496,570. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 153,031. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 77,067. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,726,668.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	REVERSAL OF PRIOR YEAR GRANT EXPENSE 125,000.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No