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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1050 K STREET NW 6TH FLOOR
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20001
D Employer identification number

52-2143968
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 44,673,083
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN BOZZELLA
1050 K STREET NW 6TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20001
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
AUTOSINNOVATE.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: 1999
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 36
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 36
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 49
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 46
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) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 27,974,557 29,657,889
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 299,439 689,378
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 707,373 22,446
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 28,981,369 30,369,713
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 968,817
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) 12,998,803 14,327,303
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,419,204 15,869,712
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 28,418,007 31,165,832
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 563,362 -796,119
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 24,440,206 28,623,210
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 15,515,228 19,979,255
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,924,978 8,643,955
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO REPRESENT THE COMMON INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS AND PROVIDE A FORUM TO ENABLE THEM TO ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT MEET CONSUMER AND SOCIETAL NEEDS FOR CLEANER, SAFER, AND SMARTER PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION THAT HELPS TRANSFORM THE U.S. ECONOMY AND SUSTAIN AMERICAN INGENUITY AND FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
POLICY: TO WORK WITH MEMBER COMPANIES ON POLICY DEVELOPMENT ON A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL, VEHICLE SAFETY, AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ISSUES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION: TO WORK WITH MEMBER COMPANIES ON LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses  
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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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. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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11d
Yes
 
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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
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
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 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
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
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35b
 
No
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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
95
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 (2024)
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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
49
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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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
36
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
36
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe 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
 
No
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
CA , MI
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:
ANGEL PUNZALAN1050 K STREET NW 6TH FLOOR   WASHINGTON,DC20001 (202) 326-5500
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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) ANTONIO FILOSA......................................................................
CHAIR (AS OF 11/24)
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CARLOS ZARLENGA......................................................................
CHAIR (UNTIL 11/24)
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MARK STEWART......................................................................
CHAIR (UNTIL 01/24)
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JEREMIE PAPIN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SEBASTIAN MACKENSEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) BRYAN JACOBS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) BOB HOLYCROSS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) KUMAR GALHOTRA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) CHRIS SMITH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) MARK REUSS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) OMAR VARGAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JENNIFER THOMAS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MAMADOU DIALLO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) BOB NELSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JOSE MUNOZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) BRIAN LATOUF......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) ROBERT HOOD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/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) SEAN YOON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) STEVEN CENTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) CHRISTOPHER WENK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) SHAWN MURPHY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) TOM DONNELLY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DANIEL RYAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DIMITRIS PSILLAKIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) JAKE JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ANDREW TAVI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) TRACY WOODARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) CHERYL STARK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) SHANE KARR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) JOANNA FOUST........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) SHEILA GALLUCCI-DAVIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) JEFF WALTERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) STEPHEN CICCONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) CHRIS REYNOLDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) TOM STRICKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) ANNA-MARIA SCHNEIDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) NICOLE BARRANCO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) PABLO DI SI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) JOHN BOZZELLA........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       1,918,035 0 446,878
(40) DAVE SCHWIETERT........................................................................
CHIEF GOVERNMENT AFFAIR OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       749,737 0 42,405
(41) JUDY MULCAHY........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       478,126 0 18,043
(42) ANGEL PUNZALAN........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       404,410 0 30,405
(43) CHARLES HAAKE........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................   		    X       430,135 0 56,374
(44) STEVE SISNEROS........................................................................
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       294,718 0 28,216
(45) HILARY CAIN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, POLICY
 40.00
.......................   		      X     476,290 0 47,736
(46) BRIAN WEISS........................................................................
SVP, COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		      X     355,457 0 48,549
(47) WAYNE WEIKEL........................................................................
VP, STATE AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   296,706 0 35,686
(48) DAN BOWERSON........................................................................
VP, E&E POLICY
 40.00
.......................   		        X   295,997 0 32,226
(49) JESSICA SIMMONS........................................................................
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................   		        X   290,171 0 41,764
(50) CURT AUGUSTINE........................................................................
SENIOR DIRECTOR, STATE AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   272,932 0 15,554
(51) JOHN OHLY........................................................................
HEAD OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   254,863 0 39,752
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 6,517,577 0 883,588
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 37
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
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP

555 THIRTEENTH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		LEGAL SERVICES 988,263
RSM US LLP

331 W THIRD ST STE 200
DAVENPORT,IA52801 		IT AND FINANCE CONSULTANT 378,455
RL POLK & CO

26533 EVERGREEN ROAD
SOUTHFIELD,MI48076 		RESEARCH AND DATA 327,776
WILEY REIN LLP

2050 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		LEGAL SERVICES 324,457
NANCY E RYAN

3937 RHODA AVENUE
OAKLAND,CA94602 		TECHNICAL CONSULTANT 249,588
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 15
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 27,513,750 27,513,750    
b FLIS SUBSCRIPTION 900099 1,104,996 1,104,996    
c SPONSORSHIPS 900099 709,143     709,143
d OBD CERTIFICATION 900099 330,000 330,000    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 29,657,889
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 368,901     368,901
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 1,469,286  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 1,469,286  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0  
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 13,154,561  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 12,834,084  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 320,477  
d Net gain or (loss)......... 320,477     320,477
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 OTHER INCOME 900099 22,446     22,446
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 22,446
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 30,369,713 28,948,746 0 1,420,967
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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 .... 968,817  
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. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 5,825,514      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 5,806,158      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,259,384      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 810,266      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 625,981      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,021,629      
c Accounting ........... 237,556      
d Lobbying ........... 3,111,543      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 52,145      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,958,417      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 240,877      
13 Office expenses ....... 197,571      
14 Information technology ...... 562,639      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,653,779      
17 Travel ............ 589,621      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,205,077      
20 Interest ........... 1,649      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 450,616      
23 Insurance ... 146,941      
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 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,080,425      
b LICENSES & TAXES 259,173      
c REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 99,593      
d MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 461      
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 31,165,832      
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 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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 ........ 2,047,954 1 1,466,829
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,366,062 2 24,725
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 709,100 4 1,528,719
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 ........... 0 7 340,000
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 537,333 9 600,369
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,465,869
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,379,589 2,126,957 10c 2,086,280
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 11,104,374 11 10,486,776
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 559,883 12 818,682
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,988,543 15 11,270,830
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 24,440,206 16 28,623,210
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,152,576 17 4,522,687
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 596,817 19 458,260
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 10,765,835 25 14,998,308
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 15,515,228 26 19,979,255
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 .......... 8,924,978 27 8,643,955
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 ........... 8,924,978 32 8,643,955
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 24,440,206 33 28,623,210
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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
30,369,713
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
31,165,832
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-796,119
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
8,924,978
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
515,096
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
8,643,955
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 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$ 153,800
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
0

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

$ 153,800
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$ 153,800
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) ALL TOGETHER COLORADO
  		PO BOX 102673
DENVER,CO80250 		85-3959470 2,500  
(2) AMY WALEN FOR STATE HOUSE
  		PO BOX 833
REDMOND,WA98073 		82-4989832 500  
(3) ANGELIQUE ASHBY FOR SENATE
  		1700 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE 201
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		92-1301075 1,500  
(4) APRIL FOR WASHINGTON
  		3911 W 27TH AVE STE 101 PMB 101
KENNEWICK,WA99337 		87-4046423 500  
(5) BEN ALLEN SENATE
  		1017 L STREET 794
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		93-1758931 2,500  
(6) BIRD FOR COLORADO LEADERSHIP FUND
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		83-1683816 250  
(7) BLANCA PACHECO FOR ASSEMBLY
  		1700 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE 201
SACRAMENTO,CA95815 		92-1484833 1,500  
(8) BRIAN CROSBY FOR MARYLAND
  		PO BOX 655
LEXINGTON PARK,MD20653 		82-1728327 1,500  
(9) BUILDING BRIDGES FOR COLORADO
  		3327 BRIGHTON BLVD
DENVER,CO80216 		82-2179794 250  
(10) CALABRESE FOR ASSEMBLY
  		12 NORTH STATE ROUT 17 SUITE 320
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		82-3792761 1,000  
(11) CECILIA AGUIAR-CURRY FOR ASSEMBLY
  		1700 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE 201
SACRAMENTO,CA95815 		47-4917145 2,500  
(12) CHINOOK PAC
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		84-4227645 250  
(13) CHRIS KOLKER LEADERSHIP FUND
  		PO BOX 3281
CENTENNIAL,CO80161 		01-0688617 250  
(14) CITIZEN FOR ADRIENNE JONES
  		C/O RICE CONSULTING 177 WEST COURT
BEL AIR,MD21014 		52-2065770 1,000  
(15) CITIZEN FOR BILL FERGUSON
  		27 S ANN ST
BALTIMORE,MD21231 		27-2423021 2,500  
(16) CITIZEN FOR BRIAN FELDMAN
  		12517 PALATINE COURT
POTOMAC,MD20854 		52-2344445 2,000  
(17) COLORADO STRONG POLITICAL COMMITTEE
  		1700 TABEGUACHE
LOVELAND,CO80538 		92-3656742 250  
(18) COLORADO WAY FORWARD
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		92-3861115 2,500  
(19) COMMITTEE FOR JOHN LOVICK
  		2403 157TH PLACE SOUTHEAST
MILL CREEK,WA98012 		90-0040477 500  
(20) COMMITTEE TO ELECT ANGELA MCKNIGHT
  		125 WEST STATE STREET
TRENTON,NJ08625 		92-3742100 500  
(21) COMMITTEE TO ELECT CT WILSON
  		1220 PATAPSCO STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21230 		82-3030072 2,000  
(22) COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAKE FEY
  		PO BOX 1372
TACOMA,WA98401 		86-1121642 500  
(23) COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEITH GOEHNER
  		PO BOX 38
LEAVENWORTH,WA98826 		83-0585425 250  
(24) COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARY DYE
  		1325 BELL PLAIN ROAD
POMEROY,WA99347 		47-4064112 250  
(25) COMMITTEE TO ELECT MIKE VOLZ
  		PO BOX 10163
SPOKANE,WA99209 		81-3891241 500  
(26) COMMITTEE TO ELECT STEPHANIE MCCLINTOCK
  		10013 NE HAZEL DELL AVE PMB 276
VANCOUVER,WA98685 		46-2908931 500  
(27) COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT CURTIS KING
  		PO BOX 10025
YAKIMA,WA98909 		20-8314962 500  
(28) CONSERVATIVES FOR A BETTER FLORIDA
  		2600 SOUTH DOUGLAS ROAD SUITE 900
CORAL GABLES,FL33134 		82-2477852 10,000  
(29) COTTIE PETRE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY
  		555 CAPITAL MALL SUITE 400
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		83-2187000 1,500  
(30) CTE PATRICK DIEGNAN
  		PO BOX 736
SOUTH PLAINFIELD,NJ07080 		22-3804939 1,000  
(31) DAFNA FOR COLORADO
  		200 E COLFAX AVE
DENVER,CO80203 		82-3322297 250  
(32) DAVID ALVAREZ FOR ASSEMBLY
  		1787 TRIBUTE RD STE K
SACRAMENTO,CA95815 		99-4611268 1,500  
(33) DAVID FRASER FOR 15
  		19948 QUAIL VALLEY BLVD
GAITHERSBURG,MD20879 		85-2463424 500  
(34) DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
  		212 WEST STATE STREET
TRENTON,NJ08608 		88-3133665 5,000  
(35) DIXON FOR ASSEMBLY
  		921 11TH STREET SUITE 701
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		46-4125382 1,500  
(36) EFO CARTER FOR ASSEMBLY
  		311 WEST HENRY STREET
LINDEN,NJ07036 		83-0654707 1,000  
(37) FECTEAU FOR LEADERSHIP PAC
  		PO BOX 2244
BIDDEFORD,ME04005 		82-2772836 7,000  
(38) FFO COUGHLIN
  		12 NORTH STATE ROUT 17 SUITE 320
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		01-0930328 5,000  
(39) FRIENDS FOR SAM LOW
  		5115 DEMARIE CT SE
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		46-2096072 500  
(40) FRIENDS OF ANDREW BARKIS
  		PO BOX 8728
LACEY,WA98509 		81-1755579 500  
(41) FRIENDS OF BEN ALBRITTON
  		1103 HAYS STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		88-3411789 10,000  
(42) FRIENDS OF BETH DOGLIO
  		PO BOX 222
OLYMPIA,WA98507 		47-5314796 250  
(43) FRIENDS OF BRANDY DONAGHY
  		PO BOX 12572
MILL CREEK,WA98082 		83-4511285 500  
(44) FRIENDS OF CHRIS CORRY
  		5115 DEMARIE CT SE
OLYMPIA,WA98501 		82-5239321 500  
(45) FRIENDS OF DEREK STANFORD
  		PO BOX 2041
BOTHELL,WA98041 		27-2317624 500  
(46) FRIENDS OF JENNIFER CANADY
  		1103 HAYS STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		87-4828391 5,000  
(47) FRIENDS OF JOE FITZGIBBON
  		PO BOX 66235
BURIEN,WA98166 		27-2265718 500  
(48) FRIENDS OF MARC KORMAN
  		7104 EXETER ROAD
BETHESDA,MD20814 		27-1895665 2,000  
(49) FRIENDS OF REGINA T BOYCE
  		3511 OLD YORK RD
BALTIMORE,MD21218 		82-2729933 1,500  
(50) FRIENDS OF SANTOS
  		PO BOX 78606
SEATTLE,WA98178 		82-3356888 500  
(51) FRIENDS OF SARASOTA
  		133 S HARBOR DR
VENICE,FL34285 		84-2014669 5,000  
(52) FRIENDS TO ELECT KRISTINE REEVES
  		PO BOX 24163
FEDERAL WAY,WA98093 		81-2277473 500  
(53) GALLAGHER FOR ASSEMBLY
  		4202 H STREET
SACREMANTO,CA95819 		84-3082145 2,000  
(54) GREG WALLIS FOR ASSEMBLY
  		921 11TH STREET SUITE 701
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		99-5076586 1,500  
(55) HACKNEY FOR THE 11TH
  		PO BOX 12066
SEATTLE,WA98102 		84-4680106 500  
(56) HANSEN LEADERSHIP FUND
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		81-3888671 250  
(57) HEATH FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY
  		PO BOX 730
HILMAR,CA95324 		47-4012574 2,000  
(58) HONEST LEADERSHIP
  		1103 HAYS STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		84-1927605 5,000  
(59) HOOVER FOR ASSEMBLY
  		PO BOX 850
WILTON,CA95693 		92-1373662 1,500  
(60) JIM BEACH FOR SENATE
  		2240-15 ROUTE 70 WEST
CHERRY HILL,NJ08002 		26-3994891 1,000  
(61) JOE PATTERSON FOR ASSEMBLY
  		10093 DAVIS RD
WILTON,CA95693 		92-1240937 2,000  
(62) JOHN BRAUN FOR STATE SENATE
  		1955 SALZER VALLEY RD
CENTRALIA,WA98531 		45-5101339 500  
(63) JOHN LAIRD FOR SENATE
  		PO BOX 19775
SACRAMENTO,CA95819 		20-2193456 1,500  
(64) JONES LEADERSHIP FUND
  		7918 EL CAJON BLVD SUITE N 162
LA MESA,CA91942 		88-2844673 4,000  
(65) JOSH NEWMAN FOR SENATE
  		1100 O STREET SUITE 200
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		85-3923620 1,500  
(66) LAURIE DAVIES FOR ASSEMBLY
  		9460 TEGNER RD
HILMAR,CA98324 		84-2487320 1,500  
(67) LENA GONZALEZ FOR SENATE
  		249 E OCEAN BOULEVARD NO670
LONG BEACH,CA90802 		83-2836560 1,500  
(68) LINDSTEDT LEADERSHIP FUND
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		93-3658919 250  
(69) LISA CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY
  		777 S FIGUERO ST SUITE 4050
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		92-1180351 1,500  
(70) LORI WILSON FOR ASSEMBLY
  		1017 L STREET 794
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		27-3388804 2,500  
(71) LUNDEEN LEADERSHIP FUND
  		PO BOX 2127
MONUMENT,CO80132 		47-1873321 350  
(72) MCCLUSKIE FOR COLORADO LEADERSHIP
  		502 VAIL CIRCLE
DILLON,CO80435 		82-1891146 350  
(73) MIKE CHAPMAN FOR STATE SENATE
  		1321 S LAUREL ST
PORT ANGELES,WA98362 		81-1993695 500  
(74) NEW DAY COLORADO FUND
  		PO BOX 324
FORT LUPTON,CO80621 		92-2348262 2,500  
(75) PEOPLE FOR JOE NGUYEN
  		PO BOX 23037
SEATTLE,WA98102 		82-5037835 500  
(76) PEOPLE FOR SHARON
  		2414 C STREET
BELLINGHAM,WA98225 		83-0710545 500  
(77) PEOPLE OF SHARLETT MENA
  		PO BOX 7437
TACOMA,WA98417 		87-4010260 250  
(78) PEOPLE TO ELECT DREW HANSEN
  		PO BOX 2140
POULSBO,WA98370 		45-3489418 500  
(79) PUTTING COLORADO FIRST
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		85-3363581 250  
(80) REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN FOR ASSEMBLY
  		1414 K STREETS SUITE 250
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		83-2272447 2,000  
(81) RISING PROSPEEITY PAC
  		12 N STATE ROUTE 17 SUITE 320
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		92-2974903 5,000  
(82) ROBERTS LEADERSHIP FUND
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		82-5443900 350  
(83) ROGER NIELLO FOR SENATE
  		4205 H STRET
SACRAMENTO,CA95819 		92-1160782 2,000  
(84) ROSE PAC
  		728 SACRAMENTO STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94108 		82-2988234 250  
(85) ROSILICIE OCHOA BOGH FOR SENATE
  		9460 TEGNER RD
HILMAR,CA95324 		33-2344789 1,500  
(86) RURAL LIBERTY POLITICAL
  		2318 CURTIS STREET
DENVER,CO80205 		86-3183657 250  
(87) SAMPSON FOR ASSEMBLY
  		12 NORTH STATE ROUT 17 SUITE 320
PARAMUS,NJ07652 		86-2733807 1,000  
(88) SENATE MAJORITY FUND
  		23 S KALAMATH STREET SUITE 200
DENVER,CO80223 		45-1353357 2,500  
(89) STEPHANIE NGUYEN FOR ASSEMBLY
  		921 11TH STREET SUITE 904
SACRAMENTO,CA95814 		92-1808817 1,500  
(90) STEVE PADILLA FOR STATE SENATE
  		1741 EAST LAEK PARKWAY STE 102 PMB
CHULA VISTA,CA91915 		92-1247774 1,500  
(91) SUMTER FOR ASSEMBLY
  		61 ROBERT STREET
NORTH HALEDON,NJ07508 		45-1280348 2,500  
(92) TIM GRAYSON FOR SENATE
  		1017 L STREET SUITE 904
CALIFORNIA,CA95814 		47-3515271 1,500  
(93) WOMEN BUILDING THE FUTURE
  		1722 NW 80TH BLVD SUITE 90
GAINESVILLE,FL32606 		84-3394467 5,000  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
27,513,750
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
4,920,387
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
-388,604
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
4,531,783
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
5,777,888
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
-1,246,105
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1: INDIRECT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE AUTO INNOVATORS PAC (AAI PAC), WHICH IS ORGANIZED AS A POLITICAL ORGANIZATION DEFINED UNDER SECTION 527(E)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION AND THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY. ADDITIONALLY, AAI MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND PACS.
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SCHEDULE D
(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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2143968
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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Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment 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   2,426,349 746,382 1,679,967
d Equipment ....   493,796 379,285 114,511
e Other .....   1,545,724 1,253,922 291,802
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 2,086,280
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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)OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 10,774,882
(2)FINANCE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 42,149
(3)RENT RECEIVABLE 453,799
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 11,270,830
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  
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 13,512,582
LEASE TERMINATION OBLIGATION 1,371,422
FINANCE LEASE LIABILITY 43,923
TENANT DEPOSIT 70,381





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 14,998,308
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 32,301,950
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 515,096
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 515,096
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 31,786,854
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 52,145
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,469,286
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -1,417,141
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 30,369,713
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 32,582,973
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 1,469,286
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,469,286
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 31,113,687
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 52,145
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 52,145
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 31,165,832
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES WAS MADE, AS THE ALLIANCE HAD NO SIGNIFICANT NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES REQUIRING RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSE -1,469,286.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RENTAL EXPENSE 1,469,286.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number
52-2143968
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) CONSERVATIVES FOR A BETTER FLORIDA
2600 SOUTH DOUGLAS ROAD SUITE 900
CORAL GABLES,FL33134 		82-2477852 OTHER 10,000 0     POLITICAL ACTIVITY
(2) FRIENDS OF BEN ALBRITTON
1103 HAYS STREET
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		88-3411789 OTHER 10,000 0     POLITICAL ACTIVITY
(3) FECTEAU FOR LEADERSHIP PAC
PO BOX 2244
BIDDEFORD,ME04005 		82-2772836 OTHER 7,000 0     POLITICAL ACTIVITY
(4) WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION
2009 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1071570 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH
880 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE STE C
ANN ARBOR,MI48108 		01-0779978 501(C)(3) 550,000 0     GENERAL SUPPORT, SPONSORSHIP
(6) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
7272 GREENVILLE AVENUE
DALLAS,TX75231 		13-5613797 501(C)(3) 35,000 0     HEART'S DELIGHT SPONSORSHIP
(7) ANSA PRODUCTIONS INC
1031 S BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES,CA90015 		95-4215061 FOR-PROFIT ENTITY 7,000 0     LA AUTO SHOW SPONSORSHIP
(8) ASAE BUSINESS SERVICES
1575 I ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1066386 FOR-PROFIT ENTITY 10,000 0     READYME SPONSORSHIP
(9) AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 820363
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,TX76182 		75-2137150 501(C)(6) 15,000 0     TTF SPONSOR
(10) CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY & TECHNOLOGY
1401 K STREET NW 200
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1905358 501(C)(3) 30,000 0     TECH PROM SPONSORSHIP
(11) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGULATORY UTILITY COMMISSIONERS
1101 VERMONT AVE NW 200
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		53-0204609 501(C)(4) 20,000 0     SPONSORSHIP
(12) NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES
7700 EAST FIRST PLACE
DENVER,CO80230 		74-2232576 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     HOST COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP
(13) NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
733 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-5661935 501(C)(3) 10,000 0     DINNER OF CHAMPIONS SPONSORSHIP
(14) SAE INTERNATIONAL
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
WARRENDALE,PA15096 		24-1494402 501(C)(3) 5,250 0     GOVT/INDUSTRY MEETING SPONSORSHIP
(15) SCALED AGILE INC
4845 PEARL EAST CIRCLE STE 101
BOULDER,CO80301 		45-3582560 FOR-PROFIT ENTITY 30,000 0     SAFE SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP
(16) STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS FOUNDATION (SLLF)
PO BOX 153
MARSTONS MILLS,MA02648 		23-7148478 501(C)(3) 17,500 0     CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(17) WASHINGTON AREA NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
5301 WISCONSIN AVE NW 210
WASHINGTON,DC20015 		53-0162520 501(C)(6) 10,000 0     DC AUTO SHOW SPONSORSHIP
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
8
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
9
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Cat. No. 50055P
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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
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2143968
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
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
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
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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
1JOHN BOZZELLA
PRESIDENT/CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 1,059,510
-------------
0 		300,000
-------------
0 		558,525
-------------
0 		418,901
-------------
0 		27,977
-------------
0 		2,364,913
-------------
0 		558,525
-------------
0
2DAVE SCHWIETERT
CHIEF GOVERNMENT AFFAIR OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 649,737
-------------
0 		100,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,879
-------------
0 		34,526
-------------
0 		792,142
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3HILARY CAIN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, POLICY 		(i)

(ii)		 446,290
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,170
-------------
0 		34,566
-------------
0 		524,026
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4JUDY MULCAHY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 408,126
-------------
0 		70,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,060
-------------
0 		6,983
-------------
0 		496,169
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5CHARLES HAAKE
GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 380,135
-------------
0 		50,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,235
-------------
0 		46,139
-------------
0 		486,509
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6ANGEL PUNZALAN
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 354,410
-------------
0 		50,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,460
-------------
0 		20,945
-------------
0 		434,815
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7BRIAN WEISS
SVP, COMMUNICATIONS 		(i)

(ii)		 325,457
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,274
-------------
0 		35,275
-------------
0 		404,006
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8WAYNE WEIKEL
VP, STATE AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 281,706
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,769
-------------
0 		23,917
-------------
0 		332,392
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9JESSICA SIMMONS
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL 		(i)

(ii)		 277,671
-------------
0 		12,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,419
-------------
0 		30,345
-------------
0 		331,935
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10DAN BOWERSON
VP, E&E POLICY 		(i)

(ii)		 281,997
-------------
0 		14,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,435
-------------
0 		20,791
-------------
0 		328,223
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11STEVE SISNEROS
CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 294,718
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,079
-------------
0 		23,137
-------------
0 		322,934
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12JOHN OHLY
HEAD OF CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 243,863
-------------
0 		11,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,867
-------------
0 		29,885
-------------
0 		294,615
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13CURT AUGUSTINE
SENIOR DIRECTOR, STATE AFFAIRS 		(i)

(ii)		 260,932
-------------
0 		12,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,708
-------------
0 		4,846
-------------
0 		288,486
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A THE PRESIDENT AND CEO FLIES BUSINESS CLASS FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS AND, WHEN REASONABLE, FLIES FIRST CLASS FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS. HE ALSO RECIEVES TAX INDEMNIFICATION & GROSS-UPS AND HEALTH/SOCIAL CLUB DUES. THESE BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION. HE ALSO RECIEVE TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 4B JOHN BOZZELLA, 457(F): $266,092 WAS CONTRIBUTED FOR 2024, AND $415,791 WAS ACCRUED IN 2024 FOR 2025 CONTRIBUTIONS
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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AUTO INNOVATORS HAS GOVERNING MEMBERS, NON-GOVERNING OEM MEMBERS, AND VALUE CHAIN MEMBERS. THOSE WHO ARE GOVERNING MEMBERS MAY VOTE ON AUTO INNOVATORS MATTERS. NON-GOVERNING OEM MEMBERS MAY ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS BUT MAY NOT VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THERE ARE FIFTEEN GOVERNING MEMBER COMPANIES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH GOVERNING MEMBER COMPANY CAN NOMINATE UP TO THREE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE GOVERNING MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND PARTICIPATE IN AUTO INNOVATORS GOVERNANCE. EACH GOVERNING MEMBER COMPANY IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE SEVEN NON-GOVERNING OEM MEMBERS AND TWENTY-TWO VALUE CHAIN MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE VOTING RIGHTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B EACH OF THE FIFTEEN GOVERNING MEMBER COMPANIES CAN NOMINATE UP TO THREE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS. EACH COMPANY, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, HAS ONE VOTE ON EACH ISSUE FOR A TOTAL, IF ALL MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED, OF FIFTEEN VOTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX FIRM IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND APPROVED BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE APPROVED TAX RETURN IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION IS DISCUSSED IN ONE BOARD MEETING ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD REAFFIRMS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION ANNUALLY. THE PROCESS IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2143968
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)ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION PAC
1050 K STREET NW 6TH FL

WASHINGTON,DC20001
45-4807568 		SUPPORT NEEDS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH FEDERAL ELECTIONS DC 527   ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Yes
 
(2)ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS CA PAC
555 CAPITOL MALL SUITE 1424

SACRAMENTO,CA95814
26-2335858 		SUPPORT NEEDS OF AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THROUGH CA ELECTIONS CA 527   ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION INC
 
Yes
 










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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
 
No
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
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
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





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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






























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