Form990
Click to see attachment
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)
MediumBullet Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
MediumBullet 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 10-01-2018 , and ending 09-30-2019
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
EAST POLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
700 AVENUE B SW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WINTER HAVEN, FL33880
D Employer identification number

59-0912649
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 454,759
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARISOL CORREA BARBOSA
700 AVENUE B SW
WINTER HAVEN,FL33880
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.EPCAR.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1969
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: EPCAR PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO MEMBERS, AND PROTECTS PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2018 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 4
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 160
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  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 377,182 425,415
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,846 20,093
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,778 5,613
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 387,806 451,121
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 202,826 217,103
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 185,382 179,943
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 388,208 397,046
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -402 54,075
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 726,885 780,015
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 12,619 8,586
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 714,266 771,429
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
JumboBullet
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
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) ..........
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: EPCAR PROMOTES ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO MEMBERS, AND PROTECTS PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION CLASSES: PROVIDED REQUIRED AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES TO MEMBERS. EPCAR MEMBERS HAD A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS TO CHOOSE FROM: ICE CLASSES, LUNCH & LEARNS AND MORNING OR AFTERNOON CLASSES, LIVE INSTRUCTOR OR INTERNET-BASED FORMATS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA REALTORS, CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS, PLUS OTHER VENDORS LIKE OUR OWN BUSINESS PARTNERS (TITLE, MORTGAGE, LEGAL) EPCAR PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 56 DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR CLASSES SERVED APPROXIMATELY 830 MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDED OUR NEW MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASSES. THESE ORIENTATION CLASSES SERVED 178 TOTAL MEMBERS. PLUS 36 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE CLASSES WHICH FOCUSED ON REQUIRED AND ADVANCED PROGRAM TRAINING SERVED OVER 200 MEMBERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: EPCAR CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ITS LEADERSHIP TRAINING BOTH AT THE BOARD LEVEL AND CHAIR/VICE CHAIR LEVELS AS WELL. THIS YEAR WE HAD 58 ATTENDEES. ONE OF THE CLASSES FOCUSED ON PREPARING THE LEADERSHIP TEAM TO GET READY FOR THEIR YEAR OF SERVICE. THE CHAIR/VICE CHAIR TRAINING FOCUSES ON LEADING OUR WORKGROUP AND COMMITTEES WITH STRATEGIC PLAN IN MIND. MEANWHILE THE OTHER ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS PREPARES BOTH BOARD AS WELL AS GRIEVANCE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEES FOR POTENTIAL GRIEVANCE MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR OTHER REALTOR MEMBERS. WHILE SOME OF THESE LEADERSHIP CLASSES ARE OFFERED YEAR OVER YEAR, ALL ARE REFRESHED ANNUALLY TO KEEP UP WITH CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: IN 2019, EPCAR CONTINUED ITS SCHEDULE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS EVERY OTHER MONTH WITH A TOTAL OF 5 REGULAR MEETINGS AND ONE ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS MEMBERSHIP MEETING/BANQUET. OUR 6 MEETINGS YIELDED AN ATTENDANCE WITH AN AVERAGE OF 94 MEMBERS, A 16% INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR. THESE MEETINGS DESIGNED TO BOTH INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS REACHED A TOTAL OF 588 TOTAL MEMBERS THIS YEAR THIS YEAR OUR TOPICS RANGED FROM A RENOVATION PANEL TO LIFE COACH AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND FINALLY OUR LOCAL CELEBRITY SHERIFF GRADY WHO FOCUSES ON THE CRIME RATE AS IT RELATES TO REAL ESTATE. THE SHERRIFF THIS YEAR DREW IN THE SECOND LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE. BUT OUR LARGEST MEETING OF THE YEAR CONTINUES TO BE OUR ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION BANQUET WITH 155, THAT'S A CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE YEAR OVER YEAR. MEANWHILE, OUR ANNUAL MEETING, IN OCTOBER, A COMBINATION MEETING AND BUSINESS/COMMUNITY EXPO HELD STEADY AT 127 MEMBERS. PLUS, OUR SPRING FLING BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO SERVED 102 PLUS 27 VENDORS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
6.PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: A.FUNDRAISING EVENTS/NETWORKING: EPCAR HOLDS REGULAR NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO HELP PROMOTE REAL ESTATE AND THE REALTOR PUBLIC IMAGE. ANNUALLY, THE PRESIDENT CHOOSES THE CHARITY OF CHOICE AND EPCAR'S TRADITION OF AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS ALSO INCLUDED IN ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL. THIS YEAR THE ORGANIZATION STARTED THE EPCAR BENEFIT GALA AND INCORPORATED OUR CASINO INTO IT AS THE SECOND FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER CONTINUES TO BE OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT. THE BOARD RENAMED OUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF OUR PRESIDENT ELECT, TOM TRUPIANO WHO LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER. THIS YEAR THE TOURNAMENT RAISED A REMARKABLE 14,000 IN FUNDS, PART OF WHICH FUNDED 4 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, TOTAL OF 4000, AND THE REST OF THE FUNDS ALLOCATED TOWARDS THE 10K GOAL FOR THE LOCAL CHARITY BENEFITING THE POLK COMMUNITY. ALL FUNDRAISING PROCEEDS THIS YEAR BENEFITED THE LAKE WALES CARE CENTER. THROUGH ITS DONATION AND FOOD DRIVES, EPCAR CONTRIBUTED TO THE CARE CENTER'S ABILITY TO RAISE 47,819 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH FED OVER 750 FAMILIES. B.MEMBER INVOLVEMENT-COMMITTEE/TASKFORCE/COMMUNITY: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT, WHILE A NORMAL CHALLENGE FOR MOST NONPROFITS, HAS REMAINED CONSTANT THIS YEAR DESPITE THE UPTURN OF THE MARKET. THIS FISCAL YEAR, WE HELD 16 COMMITTEE AND 30 TASK FORCE MEETINGS ATTENDED BY BOTH REALTORS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS. WE CONTINUE TO INVOLVE OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OUR ANNUAL EXPOS, LIKE OUR SHERIFF DEPARTMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. OUR JOINT EVENTS ALLOW BOTH OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OUR REALTORS TO BENEFIT FROM EACH OTHER'S SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS. BOTH OUR SPRING FLING EXPO AND THE RE- INTRODUCED ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO WERE A BIG SUCCESS WITH 102 AND 96 IN ATTENDANCE, RESPECTIVELY. EPCAR HELD A STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY TO SEEK FEEDBACK FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTION AND GOALS FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. THIS IS AN ONGOING EVENT, REPEATED EVERY 3 YEARS AND INCLUDES REALTOR AND BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBERS. THIS YEAR, STELLAR MLS CEO FACILITATED THE EVENT. EPCAR'S MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT MAINTAINS A STEADY GROWTH OF 13% INCREASE THIS FISCAL YEAR IN REALTORS. OUR TOTAL BUSINESS PARTNERS REMAINED STEADY AT 96. C.ADVOCACY: FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, EPCAR WAS RECOGNIZE FROM BOTH FLORIDA REALTORS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FOR THEIR MEMBERS' ADVOCACY & INVESTMENT EFFORTS. EPCAR MEMBERS NOT ONLY BELIEVE IN ADVOCATING ISSUES AFFECTING THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL DONATIONS TO RPAC, BUT ALSO GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED. ANNUALLY LEADERSHIP ATTENDS THE STATE AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY EVENTS (SEE 3(A).) D.PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: ONE OF THE KEY SERVICES OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS MEMBERS. OUR OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM CONTINUES TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL GRIEVANCES VIA PHONE DIRECTLY AND SWIFTLY WITHOUT HAVING TO ESCALATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO CONTINUE TO RESOLVE CONCERNS AT THE ONSET. THE STATE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TRAINING ANNUALLY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet  
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
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...
16
 
No
17
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) ....
17
 
No
18
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............
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
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.....
21
 
No
22
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........
22
 
No
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
23
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.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
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
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
2
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 5
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
4
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
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 .....
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income?
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O ................
16
 
No
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
12
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
12
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
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.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMARISOL D ESPINOZA ASSOC EXEC700 AVE B SW   WINTER HAVEN,FL33880 (863) 294-3163
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) LAMANDA JONES......................................................................
PRESIDENT
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) BEN DEHAVEN......................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CARRIE CAHOON......................................................................
SECRETARY/TR
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MANNY QUIROS......................................................................
PAST PRESIDE
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) STEPHEN WILLIS......................................................................
3 YR DIRECTO
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) KATHY DEVOR......................................................................
3 YR DIRECTO
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) BREE MARTIN......................................................................
2 YR. DIRECT
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) STEVE SILCOCK......................................................................
2 YR. DIRECT
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DANNY CHANDLER......................................................................
2 YR. DIRECT
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ZAC KLUYTENAAR......................................................................
1 YR DIRECTO
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) MARISOL CORREA BARBOSA......................................................................
CEO
 40.00
.................
  		    X       81,159 0 3,298












Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 81,159   3,298
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DUES 531390 209,970 209,970    
b MLS 531390 93,842 93,842    
c FEES 531390 82,569 82,569    
d EVENTS 531390 39,034 39,034    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ....MediumBullet 425,415
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 20,093 20,093    
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(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).....MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 6,977
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,638
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 3,339     3,339
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a OTHER INCOME 531390 2,274 2,274    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 2,274
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 451,121 447,782   3,339
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, line 15 and 16.    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 77,559 52,753 24,806  
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 99,391 99,391    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,398 4,398    
9 Other employee benefits ....... 22,192 18,696 3,496  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 13,563 11,427 2,136  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 633   633  
c Accounting ........... 11,780   11,780  
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)        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 34,412 23,317 11,095  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 19,440 18,598 842  
17 Travel ............ 38,004 38,004    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 66,530 66,530    
20 Interest ........... 1,061   1,061  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,321 3,193 2,128  
23 Insurance ... 2,762   2,762  
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
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 397,046 336,307 60,739 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 4,298 1 15,933
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part 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 ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 340,372
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 179,894 165,799 10c 160,478
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 529,688 11 576,504
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 27,000 13 27,000
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 100 15 100
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 726,885 16 780,015
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 12,619 17 8,586
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.. 12,619 26 8,586
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 714,266 27 771,429
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 714,266 33 771,429
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 726,885 34 780,015
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
451,121
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
397,046
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
54,075
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
714,266
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
3,088
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
771,429
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2018)
Form 990 (2018)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
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.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet 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
Round Bullet 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.
Round Bullet 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
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
EAST POLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS INC
Employer identification number

59-0912649
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(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? ...................................................................................................................

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          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018
Page 3
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)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
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
SCHEDULE C, PART IV A.EXPLANATION: EPCAR, AS A MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA REALTORS ASSOCIATION AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (NAR), ENCOURAGES FROM ITS MEMBERS BOTH POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REALTOR PARTY. MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE ANNUALLY AT DUES BILLING BUT CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND AT ANNUAL CONVENTIONS. FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE ASSOCIATIONS FOR LOCAL POLITICAL EFFORTS OR FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF LOCAL CANDIDATES. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, EPCAR SUPPORTED SEVERAL CANDIDATES LIKE OUR SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THEIR RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. B.WHILE ANNUALLY EPCAR ATTENDS GREAT AMERICAN REALTOR DAYS IN TALLAHASSEE WITH ITS FELLOW REALTORS IN FLORIDA, FOR A SECOND YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOCUSED ON ITS BOARD MEMBERS AND PROVIDED A BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE FOR ITS LEADERSHIP. EPCAR BOARD AGREED TO KEEP THIS ADDITION TO THE BUDGET AS AN ONGOING LINE ITEM IN YEARS TO COME. TWELVE TOTAL MEMBERS OF OUR LEADERSHIP MET WITH MEMBERS OF BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE TO ADDRESS ISSUES AFFECTING THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE TRIP WAS SUCCESSFUL ONCE AGAIN IN TAKING REALTOR ISSUES DIRECTLY TO OUR LEGISLATORS FOR SUPPORT AND LEGISLATIVE ACTION. MOREOVER, EPCAR CONTINUED ITS PRESENCE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL BY TAKING STATE ISSUES TO CAPITOL HILL BY PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL REALTOR LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS IN DC AS TO MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS, THIS CALENDAR YEAR, EPCAR CONTINUES TO SURPASS GOALS. IN 2019, EPCAR REACHED A 47%-MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN THE PAC AND RAISED 124% OF ITS GOAL IN DOLLARS. EPCAR CONTINUES TO 'ASK FOR PAC CONTRIBUTIONS' IN THE MLS BILLING AS IT CONTINUES TO BOOST OUR PARTICIPATION AND INVESTMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONTINUED FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, THE COCKTAIL STEP UP EVENT WHERE WE FOCUSED ON ASKING OUR DONORS TO STEP UP TO THE NEXT INVESTMENT LEVEL. THIS YEAR WE ADDED A SMALL AUCTION FOR RPAC AND YIELDED RAISING AN ADDITIONAL 2800 PLUS 8 MEMBERS THAT STEPPED UP.
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EAST POLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS INC
Employer identification number

59-0912649
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   34,155 34,155
b Buildings ....   135,235 18,233 117,002
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   6,628 5,948 680
e Other .....   164,354 155,713 8,641
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 160,478
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018

Schedule D (Form 990) 2018
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2018


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  




SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EAST POLK COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS INC
Employer identification number

59-0912649
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2 A.EXPLANATION: THIS YEAR, WE ADDED THE 14 HOUR LICENSE RENEWAL CLASS TO OUR CURRICULUM TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN COMPLYING WITH THEIR LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, OFFERING IT TWICE THIS YEAR IN TIME FOR THE RENEWALS. B.WE ALSO ADDED A NEW LEADERSHIP CLASS FOR BOTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CHAIR/VICE CHAIRS OF COMMITTEE AND TASKFORCES TO KICK OFF THE YEAR FOCUSING ON LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND DIVERSITY IN GROUPS. PLUS, AS CEO I ADDED A DISCUSSION OF HOW THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PLUS NAR MANDATED CORE STANDARDS FIT TOGETHER AS GUIDING TOOL FOR THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS WORK. THIS PROVED EXTREMELY VALUABLE IN KEEPING MEMBERS ON TRACK WITH ASSOCIATION GOALS. C.THE GLOBAL-YPN COUNCIL MEMBERS PROMOTED 'BUY IN FLORIDA' AT THE TORONTO REALTOR QUEST CONFERENCE. THIS YEAR, 9 EPCAR COUNCIL MEMBERS LED THE TRIP TO TORONTO AND CONSIDERED IT A SUCCESS FOR NEW BUSINESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3 A.EXPLANATION: THIS YEAR WE FOCUSED ON CHANGING HOW WE PROMOTE AND COMMUNICATE OUR PROGRAMS WITH THE MEMBERSHIP AND PROMOTING TO THE COMMUNITY. WE INCLUDED RADIO TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY AND INVITE THEM TO JOIN OUR MAJOR EVENTS LIKE THE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND THE BENEFIT GALA. TO OUR MEMBERS, WE ADDED THE E-NEWSLETTER, A WEEKLY COMMUNICATION TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON LATEST REGULATORY CHANGES, INDUSTRY TRENDS AND EVENT/CLASS OFFERINGS FOR LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WE ALSO ADDED ONLINE VOTING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTIONS PROCESS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS WAS VERY WELL RECEIVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A EDUCATION CLASSES: PROVIDED REQUIRED AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES TO MEMBERS. EPCAR MEMBERS HAD A VARIETY OF PLATFORMS TO CHOOSE FROM: ICE CLASSES, LUNCH & LEARNS AND MORNING OR AFTERNOON CLASSES, LIVE INSTRUCTOR OR INTERNET-BASED FORMATS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA REALTORS, CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS, PLUS OTHER VENDORS LIKE OUR OWN BUSINESS PARTNERS (TITLE, MORTGAGE, LEGAL) EPCAR PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 56 DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR CLASSES SERVED APPROXIMATELY 830 MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDED OUR NEW MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASSES. THESE ORIENTATION CLASSES SERVED 178 TOTAL MEMBERS. PLUS 36 MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE CLASSES WHICH FOCUSED ON REQUIRED AND ADVANCED PROGRAM TRAINING SERVED OVER 200 MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: IN 2019, EPCAR CONTINUED ITS SCHEDULE OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS EVERY OTHER MONTH WITH A TOTAL OF 5 REGULAR MEETINGS AND ONE ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS MEMBERSHIP MEETING/BANQUET. OUR 6 MEETINGS YIELDED AN ATTENDANCE WITH AN AVERAGE OF 94 MEMBERS, A 16% INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR. THESE MEETINGS DESIGNED TO BOTH INFORM AND EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS REACHED A TOTAL OF 588 TOTAL MEMBERS THIS YEAR THIS YEAR OUR TOPICS RANGED FROM A RENOVATION PANEL TO LIFE COACH AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND FINALLY OUR LOCAL CELEBRITY SHERIFF GRADY WHO FOCUSES ON THE CRIME RATE AS IT RELATES TO REAL ESTATE. THE SHERRIFF THIS YEAR DREW IN THE SECOND LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE. BUT OUR LARGEST MEETING OF THE YEAR CONTINUES TO BE OUR ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION BANQUET WITH 155, THAT'S A CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE YEAR OVER YEAR. MEANWHILE, OUR ANNUAL MEETING, IN OCTOBER, A COMBINATION MEETING AND BUSINESS/COMMUNITY EXPO HELD STEADY AT 127 MEMBERS. PLUS, OUR SPRING FLING BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO SERVED 102 PLUS 27 VENDORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D 6.PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: A.FUNDRAISING EVENTS/NETWORKING: EPCAR HOLDS REGULAR NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO HELP PROMOTE REAL ESTATE AND THE REALTOR PUBLIC IMAGE. ANNUALLY, THE PRESIDENT CHOOSES THE CHARITY OF CHOICE AND EPCAR'S TRADITION OF AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS ALSO INCLUDED IN ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL. THIS YEAR THE ORGANIZATION STARTED THE EPCAR BENEFIT GALA AND INCORPORATED OUR CASINO INTO IT AS THE SECOND FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR. OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER CONTINUES TO BE OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT. THE BOARD RENAMED OUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN MEMORY OF OUR PRESIDENT ELECT, TOM TRUPIANO WHO LOST HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER. THIS YEAR THE TOURNAMENT RAISED A REMARKABLE 14,000 IN FUNDS, PART OF WHICH FUNDED 4 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, TOTAL OF 4000, AND THE REST OF THE FUNDS ALLOCATED TOWARDS THE 10K GOAL FOR THE LOCAL CHARITY BENEFITING THE POLK COMMUNITY. ALL FUNDRAISING PROCEEDS THIS YEAR BENEFITED THE LAKE WALES CARE CENTER. THROUGH ITS DONATION AND FOOD DRIVES, EPCAR CONTRIBUTED TO THE CARE CENTER'S ABILITY TO RAISE 47,819 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH FED OVER 750 FAMILIES. B.MEMBER INVOLVEMENT-COMMITTEE/TASKFORCE/COMMUNITY: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT, WHILE A NORMAL CHALLENGE FOR MOST NONPROFITS, HAS REMAINED CONSTANT THIS YEAR DESPITE THE UPTURN OF THE MARKET. THIS FISCAL YEAR, WE HELD 16 COMMITTEE AND 30 TASK FORCE MEETINGS ATTENDED BY BOTH REALTORS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS. WE CONTINUE TO INVOLVE OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OUR ANNUAL EXPOS, LIKE OUR SHERIFF DEPARTMENT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. OUR JOINT EVENTS ALLOW BOTH OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND OUR REALTORS TO BENEFIT FROM EACH OTHER'S SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS. BOTH OUR SPRING FLING EXPO AND THE RE- INTRODUCED ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO WERE A BIG SUCCESS WITH 102 AND 96 IN ATTENDANCE, RESPECTIVELY. EPCAR HELD A STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY TO SEEK FEEDBACK FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTION AND GOALS FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. THIS IS AN ONGOING EVENT, REPEATED EVERY 3 YEARS AND INCLUDES REALTOR AND BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBERS. THIS YEAR, STELLAR MLS CEO FACILITATED THE EVENT. EPCAR'S MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT MAINTAINS A STEADY GROWTH OF 13% INCREASE THIS FISCAL YEAR IN REALTORS. OUR TOTAL BUSINESS PARTNERS REMAINED STEADY AT 96. C.ADVOCACY: FOR SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, EPCAR WAS RECOGNIZE FROM BOTH FLORIDA REALTORS AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FOR THEIR MEMBERS' ADVOCACY & INVESTMENT EFFORTS. EPCAR MEMBERS NOT ONLY BELIEVE IN ADVOCATING ISSUES AFFECTING THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL DONATIONS TO RPAC, BUT ALSO GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED. ANNUALLY LEADERSHIP ATTENDS THE STATE AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY EVENTS (SEE 3(A).) D.PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: ONE OF THE KEY SERVICES OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION FOR ITS MEMBERS. OUR OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM CONTINUES TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL GRIEVANCES VIA PHONE DIRECTLY AND SWIFTLY WITHOUT HAVING TO ESCALATE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO CONTINUE TO RESOLVE CONCERNS AT THE ONSET. THE STATE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TRAINING ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A EXPLANATION: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS: PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY/TREASURER, AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSOCIATION BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS SUBORDINATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHILE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GOVERNS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RETAINS THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THEIR DECISIONS. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY OR ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE UPON AN EXPRESSED DIRECTIVE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 EXPLANATION: WE HAVE MEMBERS, PRIMARILY REALTOR AND AFFILIATE/BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A EXPLANATION: ONLY REALTOR MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS STIPULATED IN THE BYLAWS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B EXPLANATION: THE REALTOR MEMBERS MUST APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS ANY CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B EXPLANATION: BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED, IT IS REVIEWED BY CURRENT PRESIDENT, TREASURER AND ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE AND SIGNED AFTER REVIEW. IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE CURRENT BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EXPLANATION: IT IS PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS FOR EMPLOYEES AND AS SUCH IS REVIEWED WITH STAFF. AS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THIS IS REVIEWED IN AN ANNUAL TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP AND OF COURSE REMINDED OF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS POTENTIAL ISSUES ARISE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXPLANATION: THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION TO THE ASSOCIATED EXECUTIVE IS BY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (PER BUDGET GUIDELINES) AND FINAL APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FINAL COPY OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT SIGNED BY CEO (AE) AND PRESIDENT AND PROVIDED TO CEO AND ASSOCIATION LEGAL COUNSEL FOR FILING PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION ABOUT OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS: ONLY THE CEO (TITLED CHANGED FROM AE) (KEY EMPLOYEE) IS COMPENSATED AND PAY DETERMINED UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND PER BUDGET GUIDELINES. COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND DOCUMENTED IN EMPLOYEE FILE FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES BY THE CEO. FOR THE CEO, THE PRESIDENT SIGNS EVALUATION AND FILES WITH LEGAL COUNSEL WITH COPY TO EMPLOYEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 EXPLANATION: GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS BYLAWS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. OTHER DOCUMENTS SUCH AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON A QUESTION BY APPOINTMENT.
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


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version: