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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2023 , and ending 03-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1400 I STREET NW 1200
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20005
D Employer identification number

52-1974904
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 49,619,409
F Name and address of principal officer:
YOLONDA C RICHARDSON
1400 I STREET NW 1200
WASHINGTON,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.TOBACCOFREEACTION.ORG
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  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1996
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE PASSIONATELY CHAMPION & ADVOCATE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES THAT PROTECT CHILDREN, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAVE THE MOST LIVES.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 16
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 144
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 57,336,512 46,039,161
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 861,329 1,353,616
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 58,197,841 47,392,777
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 11,409,855 9,105,578
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) 8,174,746 9,403,992
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 158,855    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 36,804,978 26,092,953
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 56,389,579 44,602,523
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,808,262 2,790,254
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 68,535,680 71,307,114
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 52,249,176 52,173,413
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 16,286,504 19,133,701
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: WE PASSIONATELY CHAMPION & ADVOCATE FOR EVIDENCE-BASED POLICIES THAT PROTECT CHILDREN, IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAVE THE MOST LIVES.
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 $ 23,007,435 including grants of $ 625,091 ) (Revenue $   )
U.S. PROGRAMS: IN THE UNITED STATES, THE ACTION FUND HAS WORKED AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVEL TO PASS TOBACCO CONTROL POLICIES THAT REDUCE TOBACCO CONSUMPTION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE ACTION FUND HAS SOUGHT TO LAUNCH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKER AWARENESS OF THE HARMS OF TOBACCO AND NICOTINE CONSUMPTION. THESE EFFORTS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL, BUT TOBACCO REMAINS THE LEADING CAUSE OF PREVENTABLE DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES. WE ADVOCATED FOR FUNDING FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION AND TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS EXPANDED INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CESSATION SERVICES; CONTINUED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S AUTHORITY OVER TOBACCO PRODUCTS. CONT'D IN SCH OAT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL, WE PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED STATE-WIDE ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO PASS POLICIES THAT REDUCE TOBACCO USE. CAMPAIGNS TO RAISE TAXES ON THESE PRODUCTS TO REDUCE YOUTH USE HAVE BEEN PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE. A PARTICULAR FOCUS IN THE PAST YEAR HAS BEEN OUR WORK TO BAN FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES WHICH ARE AGGRESSIVELY MARKETED TO KIDS BY THE E-CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO INDUSTRIES. OUR WORK HAS SOUGHT TO ADVOCATE FOR THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO USE ITS FULL REGULATORY AUTHORITY TO BAN HARMFUL PRODUCTS AND TO KEEP THEM OFF THE MARKET AND ACCESSIBLE TO KIDS. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE TRACKED THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE FDA, CDC, AND OTHER AGENCIES HAVE THE FUNDING THEY NEED TO IMPLEMENT LIFESAVING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO STOP KIDS FROM SMOKING AND TO HELP ADULT SMOKERS QUIT. THROUGH OUR SPECIAL INITIATIVE, THE GLOBAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INCUBATOR, WE ALSO WORK TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC IN THE UNITED STATES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,320,441 including grants of $ 8,480,487 ) (Revenue $   )
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ACTION FUND WORKS TO SUPPORT CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES TO REDUCE TOBACCO USE. THE ACTION FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CAMPAIGN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION, MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKER EDUCATION ABOUT THE HARMS OF TOBACCO AND THE NEED FOR STRONG POLICIES TO DISCOURAGE USE. THESE POLICIES, OUTLINED IN THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON TOBACCO CONTROL, REPRESENT GLOBAL CONSENSUS ABOUT THE MOST EFFECTIVE POLICIES THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO REDUCE TOBACCO CONSUMPTION. THE ACTION FUND PROVIDES EXTENSIVE SUPPORT IN TEN PRIORITY COUNTRIES: BANGLADESH, BRAZIL, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MEXICO, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINES, CONT'D IN SCH OTURKEY AND UKRAINE WHERE THE LARGEST NUMBERS OF THE WORLD'S SMOKERS RESIDE. SUPPORT INCLUDES STRATEGIC PLANNING, CAMPAIGN IMPLEMENTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA OUTREACH, AND POLICY RESEARCH AND LEGAL DRAFTING ANALYSIS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH IN-COUNTRY PARTNERS TO BUILD PUBLIC DEMAND AND SUPPORT FOR POLICIES AND TO COUNTER TOBACCO INDUSTRY EFFORTS. THROUGH OUR SPECIAL INITIATIVE, THE GLOBAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INCUBATOR, WE ALSO WORK WITH CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON FOOD AND NUTRITION, ROAD SAFETY, DROWNING PREVENTION, AND A RANGE OF HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING EFFORTS. ONE OF THE LARGER PROGRAMS THIS YEAR WAS OUR WORK TO PROVIDE BUDGET ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO INCREASE COUNTRY LEVEL INVESTMENTS IN VACCINES AND IMMUNIZATION PROGRAMS TO REACH GLOBAL TARGETS FOR VACCINE COVERAGE FOR KIDS. IN ITS WORK, THE INCUBATOR PROVIDES SIMILAR FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL PARTNERS IN MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES WHERE THE HEALTH BURDEN FROM THESE ISSUES HAVE LED TO PREVENTABLE DEATHS AND DISEASE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses42,327,876
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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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
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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 V......
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
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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
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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
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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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
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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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
Yes
 
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.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
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.....Click to see attachment
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15
Yes
 
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...Click to see attachment
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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.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
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........Click to see attachment
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22
 
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....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
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
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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............Click to see attachment
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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.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on 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
120
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
144
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: CH
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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 the 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
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
16
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
15
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
 
No
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
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 filed
AL , AR , CA , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MN , MS , MO , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
ABYOT WONDIMU DIRECTOR OF FINANCE1400 I STREET NW 1200   WASHINGTON,DC20005 (202) 296-5469
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(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) MATTHEW MYERS......................................................................
PRESIDENT (THRU 12/31/2023)
 18.00
.................
22.00 		X   X       105,670 133,985 50,519
(2) YOLONDA RICHARDSON......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO, SECRETARY
 9.00
.................
31.00 		X   X       84,861 288,902 68,178
(3) WILLIAM D NOVELLI......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) CHRISTOPHER CONLEY......................................................................
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) BEVERLY MAY......................................................................
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) EILEEN HOWARD BOONE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) DR BECHARA CHOUCAIR MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) MICHAEL MOORE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) PATRICE A HARRIS MD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) LISA A LACASSE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) AGAMROOP KAUR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) NANCY BROWN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) TIM RIESTER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) MELISSA SCHULMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) JONAH SHACKNAI......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) DOUG ULMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) DJ YEARWOOD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JACQUELINE BOLT........................................................................
VP, FINANCE & ADMIN., TREASURER
 18.00
.......................22.00 		    X       116,748 149,370 40,165
(19) VINCENT WILLMORE........................................................................
VP, COMMUNICATIONS
 16.00
.......................24.00 		      X     107,214 155,954 36,651
(20) DANIEL MCGOLDRICK........................................................................
VP - BI INCUBATOR/OBESITY
 12.00
.......................28.00 		      X     80,856 188,766 54,032
(21) ANNE FORD........................................................................
VP, FEDERAL RELATIONS
 18.00
.......................22.00 		      X     111,739 136,671 52,173
(22) KIMBERLY AMAZEEN........................................................................
VP, DEVEL. & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
 4.00
.......................36.00 		      X     24,208 200,963 49,196
(23) ANNIE TEGAN........................................................................
VP, STATE ISSUES
 20.00
.......................20.00 		      X     88,531 89,781 58,245
(24) JOHN BOWMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT
 20.00
.......................20.00 		      X     120,487 125,684 35,109
(25) PATRICIA SOSA........................................................................
DIR, LATIN AFFAIRS
 9.00
.......................31.00 		        X   48,798 183,679 46,310
(26) PAMELA COFFEY........................................................................
DIR, INTERNATIONAL GRANTS
 28.00
.......................12.00 		        X   156,381 66,342 44,745
(27) VANDANA AGARWAL........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 8.00
.......................32.00 		        X   45,199 190,039 45,254
(28) STEPHANIE PORTER........................................................................
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
 19.00
.......................21.00 		        X   111,190 119,515 23,344
(29) DENNIS HENIGAN........................................................................
VP-LEGAL REG AFFAIRS
 7.00
.......................33.00 		        X   37,190 182,769 61,398


1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,239,072 2,212,420 665,319
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 11
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
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
BULLY PULPIT INTERACTIVE LLC

1445 NEW YORK AVE NW 5TH FL
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		ADVOCACY SERVICES 4,041,711
SKDKNICKERBOCKER LLC

1150 18TH ST NW STE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		ADVOCACY SERVIVES 2,328,825
THIES AND GRENELL LLC

214 N 11TH STREET 3W
BROOKLYN,NY11211 		ADVOCACY SERVICES 2,305,293
DP STRATEGIES LLC

1203 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		ADVOCACY SERVICES 1,536,767
GRSG COMPANY

5922 EXCELSIOR BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		ADVOCACY SERVICES 522,650
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 21
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 46,039,161
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 46,039,161
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 1,352,148     1,352,148
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 2,228,100  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 2,226,632  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 1,468  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 1,468     1,468
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 47,392,777 0 0 1,353,616
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 .... 625,091 625,091
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, lines 15 and 16. ............. 8,480,487 8,480,487
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,123,717 896,670 185,757 41,290
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........ 6,283,504 5,182,514 1,044,205 56,785
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 513,575 415,421 93,717 4,437
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,085,490 913,357 166,144 5,989
10 Payroll taxes ........... 397,706 318,503 75,980 3,223
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 127,201 83,296 43,905  
c Accounting ........... 31,608   31,608  
d Lobbying ........... 4,566,943 4,566,848 95  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 11,396   11,396  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 7,417,480 7,261,769 155,711  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 98,149 79,340 16,295 2,514
14 Information technology ...... 204,368 167,968 33,208 3,192
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 519,414 385,855 111,299 22,260
17 Travel ............ 445,112 443,239 1,873  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 591,882 524,881 67,001  
20 Interest ........... 820 634 155 31
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 212,790 142,557 52,458 17,775
23 Insurance ... 35,219 27,507 6,427 1,285
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 PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA 11,636,022 11,636,022    
b RESEARCH 106,238 106,238    
c
d
e All other expenses 88,311 69,679 18,558 74
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 44,602,523 42,327,876 2,115,792 158,855
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).        
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 63,289,964 2 63,019,472
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 170,158 4 77,895
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,110,363 9 2,107,292
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 9,570
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 8,314 3,828 10c 1,256
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 2,961,367 11 6,101,199
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 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 68,535,680 16 71,307,114
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,745,842 17 893,768
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 49,468,242 19 50,332,963
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 any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  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 1,035,092 25 946,682
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 52,249,176 26 52,173,413
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 16,286,504 27 19,133,701
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 16,286,504 32 19,133,701
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 68,535,680 33 71,307,114
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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
47,392,777
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
44,602,523
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,790,254
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
16,286,504
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
56,943
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
19,133,701
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 on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
  		Employer identification number
52-1974904
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
  		Employer identification number

52-1974904
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
  		Employer identification number

52-1974904
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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)
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 right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   9,570 8,314 1,256
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 1,256
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
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.)right arrow  
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.)...........right arrow  
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  
DUE TO AFFILIATE 946,682








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 946,682
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 47,438,324
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 56,943
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 56,943
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 47,381,381
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 11,396
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 11,396
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 47,392,777
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 44,591,127
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 44,591,127
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 11,396
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 11,396
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 44,602,523
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.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   423,756
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 6 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   2,467,842
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOACTED IN REGION   123,005
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   317,767
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   184,573
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   2,252,458
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   1,587,611
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   1,123,475
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 1 6 8,480,487
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 6 8,480,487
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 50,979 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 80,440 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 33,000 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 94,350 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 108,816 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 33,943 WIRE 0    
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 22,228 WIRE 0    
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 123,005 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 11,267 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 106,500 WIRE 0    
NORTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 200,000 WIRE 0    
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 42,500 WIRE 0    
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 31,876 WIRE 0    
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 20,972 WIRE 0    
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 89,225 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 130,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 30,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 55,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 162,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 61,655 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 25,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 205,033 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 108,618 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 158,554 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 41,955 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 63,666 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 300,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 150,667 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 123,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 13,646 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 164,591 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 117,125 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 268,948 WIRE 0    
SOUTH AMERICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 72,500 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 83,444 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 160,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 42,333 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 220,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 16,667 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRAANT 54,944 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTOL GRANT 40,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 100,011 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 25,052 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 52,682 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 49,049 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 86,156 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 46,950 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 101,758 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 38,180 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 25,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 94,933 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 16,027 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 19,435 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 22,377 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 69,722 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 19,567 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 73,856 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 68,223 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 48,009 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 24,963 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 169,210 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 110,772 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 39,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 90,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 75,000 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 8,317 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 98,320 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 35,140 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 34,087 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 20,404 WIRE 0    
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 28,254 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 78,167 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 23,334 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 52,916 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 28,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 42,897 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 40,359 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 32,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 63,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 44,641 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 22,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 45,833 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 21,044 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 40,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 96,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 124,750 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 35,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 36,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 7,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 25,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 73,558 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 88,510 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 50,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 14,583 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 69,364 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 30,600 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 17,500 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 63,000 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 16,454 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 48,778 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 49,167 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 6,364 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT 26,800 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 46,409 WIRE 0    
SOUTH ASIA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 44,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 25,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 30,767 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 44,718 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 80,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 133,398 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 261,943 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 13,577 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 75,609 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 59,629 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 80,500 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 150,000 WIRE 0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT 8,334 WIRE 0    
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 .......MediumBullet
0
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) .
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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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.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND (TFKAF) INTERNATIONAL GRANTS SUPPORT NON-LOBBYING AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO HELP PASS, IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE TOBACCO CONTROL POLICIES IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME FOREIGN COUNTRIES. TO EFFECTIVELY CONTROL AND MONITOR THE RECIPIENT'S USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS, THE ACTION FUND MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING POLICIES & PROCEDURES: - THE ACTION FUND DOES A CAREFUL PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REVIEW OF ALL GRANT APPLICANTS AND PROPOSALS TO ENSURE THAT PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ARE IN LINE WITH TFKAF GOALS AND FIT WITHIN THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY AND EXPERIENCE. - THE ACTION FUND DOES NOT FUND ANY GRANT ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT INCLUDE SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING CANDIDATES FOR ELECTED OFFICE. - THE ACTION FUND REQUIRES DETAILED INFORMATION FROM EACH GRANT APPLICANT SO THAT IT CAN FOLLOW THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ANTI-TERRORIST FUNDING GUIDELINES REGARDING CHARITABLE GRANTS TO FOREIGN ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ACTION FUND ENSURES, PRIOR TO ISSUING ANY GRANT, THAT NEITHER THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION NOR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, TOP EXECUTIVE STAFF, MAJOR FUNDERS OR MAJOR RECIPIENTS OF ORGANIZATION GRANTS ARE LISTED ON ANY OF THE MAJOR DATABASES OF PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS LINKED WITH TERRORISM. - THE INTERNATIONAL GRANT AGREEMENTS, THEMSELVES, CONTAIN SPECIFIC PROVISIONS TO PROTECT AGAINST GRANT FUNDS BEING USED TO SUPPORT TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES, TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ANY CANDIDATES FOR POLITICAL OFFICE, OR IN VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE LAWS. - EXCEPT FOR SOME RELATIVELY SMALL GRANTS WITH SHORT TIME FRAMES, THE ACTION FUND BREAKS UP ITS PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL GRANT AMOUNTS INTO INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS TO HELP ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND SO THAT THE ENTIRE GRANT AMOUNTS ARE NEVER AT RISK OF IMPROPER USE OR DIVERSION. THE ACTION FUND ALSO REQUIRES INTERIM REPORTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL REPORTING, THAT MUST BE RECEIVED AND APPROVED TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF RECEIVED GRANT FUNDS BEFORE ADDITIONAL INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS ARE MADE. AS PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING, GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND/OR AUDIT DOCUMENTS. - FOR LARGER GRANTS, THE ACTION FUND UNDERTAKES SITE VISITS, AS WELL, TO ENSURE THE PROPER USE OF GRANT FUNDS, TO CHECK THE INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO ENGAGE IN OTHER OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. - AT THE CONCLUSION OF ALL GRANTS, GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS, WHICH ARE ANALYZED TO ENSURE THAT ALL GRANT ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, ALL FUNDS HAVE BEEN EXPENDED AND EXPENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN FULFILLED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number
52-1974904
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ........................
2
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 (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) PARENTS AGAINST VAPING E-CIGARETTES INC
105 W 86TH STREET 360
NEW YORK,NY10025 		83-2367563 501(C)(4) 233,333 0     TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT
(2) UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF
125 MAIDEN LANE
NEW YORK,NY10038 		13-1760110 501(C)(3) 140,715 0     GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT
(3) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF PENNSLYVANIA INC
PO BOX 60173
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-1742013 501(C)(4) 83,333 0     GLOBAL HEALTH GRANT
(4) NATIONAL PTA
1250 N PITT STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		36-2169155 501(C)(3) 83,335 0     TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT
(5) NATIONAL LGBT CANCER NETWORK
11 S ANGELL STREET 377
PROVIDENCE,RI02906 		26-2539172 501(C)(3) 31,250 0     TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT
(6) ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS
2231 CRYSTAL DRIVE STE 450
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		35-1044487 501(C)(3) 25,000 0     TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT
(7) THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH AND EQUITY
2726 CROASDALE DRIVE STE 212
DURHAM,NC19102 		56-2211875 501(C)(3) 28,125 0     TOBACCO CONTROL GRANT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
5
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
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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)
(2)
(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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND (TFKAF) PROVIDES GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4) NONPROFITS IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH BOTH GENERAL-PURPOSE AND PROJECT-SPECIFIC GRANTS, AND ALSO SOMETIMES MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE OR LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES. EXCEPT FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES, GRANTS ARE GIVEN ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT TFKAF HAS WORKED WITH IN THE PAST AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE WORKING WITH ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THIS FAMILIARITY WITH GRANT RECIPIENTS, AND THE CONTINUING WORKING RELATIONSHIPS, MAKES GRANT OVERSIGHT MUCH EASIER AND MORE DIRECT. TO EFFECTIVELY CONTROL AND MONITOR THE RECIPIENT'S USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS, THE ACTION FUND ALSO MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING POLICIES & PROCEDURES. TFKAF GENERALLY MAKES GRANTS TO SECTION 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4) NONPROFITS THAT ITS REGIONAL ADVOCACY DIRECTORS HAVE WORKED WITH IN THE PAST AND ANTICIPATE WORKING WITH IN THE FUTURE. MOST OF THE GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO U.S. SECTION 501(C)(4) ENTITIES HAVE A CLAW-BACK PROCEDURE. EACH FORMAL GRANT PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED ON FORMS PROVIDED BY TFKAF THAT REQUIRE DETAILED INFORMATION TO ALLOW FOR A CAREFUL EVALUATION OF THE GRANT PROPOSAL AND THE RECIPIENTS ABILITY TO USE THE GRANT FUNDS EFFECTIVELY, AS WELL AS FORMAL CONFIRMATION OF THE APPLICANT'S 501(C)(3) OR 501(C)(4) STATUS. GRANT REQUESTS ARE EVALUATED BY THE REGIONAL ADVOCACY DIRECTORS, THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR STATE ISSUES AND OTHER RELEVANT TFKAF STAFF, SOMETIMES IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHERS FAMILIAR WITH THE APPLICANT OR THE PROPOSAL'S SUBJECT. AFTER CLARIFYING ANY ISSUES RAISED RELATING TO A PROPOSAL, INCLUDING POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO THE PROPOSAL, THOSE REVIEWING THE PROPOSALS RECOMMEND WHETHER OR NOT THE GRANT SHOULD BE MADE. THE PROPOSALS AND RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR RECOMMENDED GRANTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE TFKAF VICE PRESIDENT FOR STATE ISSUES, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. UPON THEIR APPROVAL, THE GRANT AGREEMENT DOCUMENT IS SUBMITTED TO TFKAF'S PRESIDENT FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE. AFTER THE CHECK IS DISBURSED, THE RELEVANT ACTION FUND REGIONAL ADVOCACY DIRECTOR WORKS WITH THE GRANTEE ON AN ONGOING BASIS TO CONFIRM THAT THE GRANT FUNDS ARE USED CONSISTENTLY WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. THE GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT LETTERS PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS MAY BE USED ONLY FOR ACTIVITIES 501(C)(4) NONPROFITS MAY LEGALLY ENGAGE IN AND MUST BE USED EITHER FOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF PREVENTING AND REDUCING TOBACCO USE OR ITS HARMS OR FOR ONLY FOR THE SPECIFIED PROJECT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1YOLONDA RICHARDSON
PRESIDENT & CEO, SECRETARY 		(i)

(ii)		 84,232
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286,759 		0
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0 		629
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2,143 		6,743
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22,957 		9,046
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30,797 		100,650
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342,656 		0
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0
2DANIEL MCGOLDRICK
VP - BI INCUBATOR/OBESITY 		(i)

(ii)		 79,256
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185,032 		0
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0 		1,600
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3,734 		7,295
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17,031 		9,360
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21,851 		97,511
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227,648 		0
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0
3JACQUELINE BOLT
VP, FINANCE & ADMIN., TREASURER 		(i)

(ii)		 116,227
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148,704 		0
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0 		521
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666 		10,672
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13,654 		8,571
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10,963 		135,991
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173,987 		0
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0
4ANNE FORD
VP, FEDERAL RELATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 110,492
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135,146 		0
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0 		1,247
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1,525 		10,175
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12,446 		13,906
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17,011 		135,820
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166,128 		0
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0
5VINCENT WILLMORE
VP, COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 106,472
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154,875 		0
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0 		742
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1,079 		9,330
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13,572 		6,319
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9,195 		122,863
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178,721 		0
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0
6MATTHEW MYERS
PRESIDENT (THRU 12/31/2023) 		(i)

(ii)		 102,727
-------------
130,253 		0
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0 		2,943
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3,732 		9,464
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11,999 		13,403
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16,996 		128,537
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162,980 		0
-------------
0
7JOHN BOWMAN
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT 		(i)

(ii)		 119,186
-------------
124,328 		0
-------------
0 		1,301
-------------
1,356 		10,863
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11,331 		7,899
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8,238 		139,249
-------------
145,253 		0
-------------
0
8DENNIS HENIGAN
VP-LEGAL REG AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 35,728
-------------
175,579 		0
-------------
0 		1,462
-------------
7,190 		3,359
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16,511 		7,409
-------------
36,416 		47,958
-------------
235,696 		0
-------------
0
9VANDANA AGARWAL
REGIONAL DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 45,013
-------------
189,259 		0
-------------
0 		186
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780 		4,109
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17,272 		4,850
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20,388 		54,158
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227,699 		0
-------------
0
10PATRICIA SOSA
DIR, LATIN AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 48,216
-------------
181,489 		0
-------------
0 		582
-------------
2,190 		4,454
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16,765 		5,787
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21,787 		59,039
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222,231 		0
-------------
0
11KIMBERLY AMAZEEN
VP, DEVEL. & STRATEGIC ALLIANCES 		(i)

(ii)		 24,104
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200,101 		0
-------------
0 		104
-------------
862 		2,095
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17,395 		3,342
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27,731 		29,645
-------------
246,089 		0
-------------
0
12PAMELA COFFEY
DIR, INTERNATIONAL GRANTS 		(i)

(ii)		 155,113
-------------
65,804 		0
-------------
0 		1,268
-------------
538 		14,256
-------------
6,048 		18,388
-------------
7,800 		189,025
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80,190 		0
-------------
0
13STEPHANIE PORTER
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 110,988
-------------
119,297 		0
-------------
0 		202
-------------
218 		10,036
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10,788 		1,872
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2,013 		123,098
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132,316 		0
-------------
0
14ANNIE TEGAN
VP, STATE ISSUES 		(i)

(ii)		 88,094
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89,337 		0
-------------
0 		437
-------------
444 		8,300
-------------
8,417 		21,043
-------------
21,339 		117,874
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119,537 		0
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0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD WHO WORK AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THE BOARD EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ON SALARY INCREASES BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND THE AVERAGE RATE OF INFLATION. COMPENSATION IS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PERIODICALLY, HR REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND STAFF TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATIONS ARE IN LINE WITH SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
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(Form 990)

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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
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FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B: PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN COST-SHARING AGREEMENT, THE TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND SHARES EMPLOYEES WITH THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ("CFTFK," EIN: 52-1969967), AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND REIMBURSES CFTFK FOR ALL COSTS RELATED TO THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK ON ITS BEHALF, INCLUDING RELATED TAXES. CFTFK, AS THE COMMON PAYMASTER, SUBMITS ALL TAX FILINGS FOR THE SHARED EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B NO COMMITTEES ARE AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION STAFF, IN CONSULTATION WITH OUR OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, PREPARES THE 990 FORM EACH YEAR. ONCE IT IS COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AND THE PRESIDENT, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (WHICH INCLUDES THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR) AND TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALONG WITH KEY UNDERLYING DATA AND RECORDS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD ARE GIVEN READY ACCESS TO RELEVANT STAFF AS WELL AS THE ACCOUNTING FIRM IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS QUESTIONS OR WANTS TO REVIEW ANY DATA OR RECORDS THAT WERE NOT INITIALLY PROVIDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND HAS A FORMAL, WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR STAFF AND BOARD THAT IS PERIODICALLY REVIEWED AND, AS NEEDED, UPDATED AND REVISED. THE WRITTEN POLICY IS PERIODICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS, AND ALWAYS DISTRIBUTED WHEN ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES ARE MADE. ALL NEW STAFF MEMBERS AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THE WRITTEN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND IT IS AVAILABLE ON THE CAMPAIGN'S INTERNAL COMPUTER NETWORK. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CLEARLY STATES THAT STAFF AND BOARD MUST DISCLOSE ANY OF THEIR EXISTING OR PLANNED ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THAT THE CAMPAIGN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE ANY REASONABLE ACTION TO RESOLVE A CONFLICT SITUATION, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE TERMINATION OF AN EMPLOYEE AND/OR BOARD MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD WHO WORK AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE FAMILIAR WITH COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THE BOARD EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT ANNUALLY AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS ON SALARY INCREASES BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND THE AVERAGE RATE OF INFLATION. COMPENSATION IS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PERIODICALLY, HR REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND STAFF TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATIONS ARE IN LINE WITH SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BY SECTION 6104.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,261,769. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 155,711. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,417,480.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND DID NOT CHANGE THE OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND
 
Employer identification number

52-1974904
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS
1400 I STREET NW STE 1200

WASHINGTON,DC20005
52-1969967 		PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES DC 501(C)(3) LINE 7 N/A
 
No












For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS

 L 729,632 FMV
(2) CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS

 O 9,421,316 FMV
(3) CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS

 P 965,064 FMV



Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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