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OMB No 1545-0047
Form
(except blac lung benefit trust or private 1"*-T , I Department of the Treas *"*6*ff-*I7*foundation) - ,jg*iq: A1I
Under section 501 (cz, 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
iniemai Revenue serviceuw * The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements QPfD,j9fUb,IIF, .
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BFor the 2009,f apphcabge C D Employerand ending Check calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2009, Identification Number
Addresscnange insiabei COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1500977 ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 35512* 1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AvENUE, Nw #445 E ieiephonenumbe,
Termination tions
Amended return
Appilcailon pengmg F Name and address of principal officer H01) I5 UWIS 3 QIOUP ISIUIFI f0f BHIUHIES7 Yes N
Yes
Briefly describe the organizations mission or most significant activities -OBQQNJZEL fBlE.I-SlQELNLI*lA-L- QIELD- tll-CEL - - nn
Check this box * E-if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its assets Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line lb)
3 10
10
0 0
I Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) - 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line I2 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34
Prior Year
5 6
7a 7b
Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line Ih) 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, IOC, and Ile) 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through II (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line I2) 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, coIumn*(A),-lines-I--3)-F.-F .. .,.
1,085,000.
125,711. 2,598. 1,213, 309.
20, 900
10, 172
1,800 32,872
368,368
II 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, columnUV (1-I (Afgline lrlJe")I/ U 8
18 Total expenses Add lines I3-I7 (must equal Palrt-IX,-c:&c"aIiJ%n:1.rll1)(A),1I.I1Le,Q5).l* I
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D)I line 25) * 135/320 . 17 Other expenses (Part IX column (A) lines lla-I Id TIf-24f)- rl-9.71 &1
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432,593.
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427,479 795,847
-762 , 975
End of Year
3,059,990. 3,492,583.
2,279, 274.
Beginning of Year
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Total liabilities (Part X, I6) 3, 624, 360 21 Totalassets (Part X, lineline 26) 168,456 .
22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 3, 456, 096
2,729,739
36,618
2, 693, 121
Under penaltiesdof perjury, Declaration ofl reparer (other than officer) includingon all information of which preparer has any knowledge of my knowledge and beliet, it is true. correct, a compte e I declare that have examined this return. is based accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best
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2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior
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3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? EI Yes No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O 4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization"s three largest program services by expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 5Ol(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(l) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported
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Schedule A 1 X
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Yes No
Schedule C, art l/ 4 X
D, art ll 7 X
5 Section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501$c)(6) proxy taxIslf "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part reporting requirement and organizations. the organization subiect to the section 6033(e) notice and
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to ar provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule D, 6 X
7 Did the organizationhistoric hold a conservation easement,structures? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule environment, receive or land areas or historic including easements to Breserve open space, the
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? lf "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part lll
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? lf "Yes,"complete
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? ll
11 ls the organization"s answer to any of the following questions *Yes*? lf so, complete Schedule D, Parts Vl, Vll, Vlll, lX, or
0 Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10? lf "Yes,"complete Schedule ,V1. -4"-,jf 3,,.:,,3i . 1, t -11,-.
0 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? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part Vll
D, Part V/ " Y
X as applicable
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0 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? lf "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part Vlll
0 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
0 Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X 3
0 Did the organization"s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses - f I. . -i
the organizaiton"s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48? If"Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part X 1 " W C
12 Did the orgpanization obtainan Xlll independent audited financial statement for the tax year? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule , Parts Xl, Xll, seiparate,
year? lf "Yes,"completirig Schedule D, Parts Xl, Xll, financial is optional 12 A X 12AWas the organization included in consolidated, independent auditedand Xlllstatement for the tax H No "1"- " "Q , " @
13 ls the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule E 13 X 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,
business, and program service activities outside the United States? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Part l 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization
or entity located outside the United States? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Part ll 15 X
individuals located outside the United States? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Part lll 16 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to
17 Did the or anization report a total of more than $15,000 of eigenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII,
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? lf "Yes,"
20 Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule H 20 X
Yes No
21 X 22 X
23 X
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, and that was issued after December 31, 2002? lf "Yes, " answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K lf "No, "go to line 25 b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
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24a 24b 24c 24d
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? d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part l
b ls the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and tga/ti the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization"s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? lf "Yes, " complete c edule L, Part I
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25a
25b X
26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization"s tax year? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part ll 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection comittee member, or to a person related to such an individual? lf "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part /ll
26 X 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transation with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part /V
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I V
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization (or a family member) 28c was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part /V 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? lt "Yes, " complete Schedule M
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30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule M
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? lf "Yes,"complete Schedule N, Part l
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule , Part ll
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? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part l
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Parts ll, lll, lV, and V, /ine I
35 lsPart V, //he organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule R, any relateg
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
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? lf "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V/
38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O
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29 X 30 X 31 X 32 X 33 X 34 X 35 X 36 X 37 X
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Yes No
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter -0- if not applicable m 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming V
(gambling) winnings to prize winners?
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the
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calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 2
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-fi/e this return (see instructions)
2b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b X
3a Dqid the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by t is return
b If "Yes" has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? /f "No/provide an explanation in Schedule O
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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)? b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country * See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity Regarding Prohibited
li... 4a X
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not deductible?
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? b lf "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file
d lf "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7dI
e Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal
I Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f X g For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7g
h For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as required? 7h
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8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(aX3) supporting organizations. Did the " supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business
b Did the organization make any distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body 1a 10 b Enter the number of voting members that are independent E 10
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? 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? 4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its organizational documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization"s assets?
2
No
2X 3X 4X 5X 6X
7a X 7b X
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8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the ollowing a The governing body? b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?
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8b
9
X X
9 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organizations mailing address? lf "Yes, " provide the names and addresses in Schedule O
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code )
10a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? b If "Yes,* does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? 11 Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11 ADescribe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 SEE SCHEDULE O 12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? lf "No, " go to /ine I3 b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?
c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? lf "Yes," describe in
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Yes
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10a
11 X
10b
13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
A
12a
X
12b X
12c
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 SEE SCHEDULE O b Other officers of key employees of the organization If *Yes* to line 15a or l5b, describe the process in Schedule O (See instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a ioint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? b If "Yes," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in ioint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organizations exempt status with respect to such arrangements?
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Section C. Disclosures
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed * -NQNE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - uU-
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (5Ol(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you make these available Check all that apply
20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization
0 List all of the organizations 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 0 List all of the organization"s current key employees See instructions for definition of "key employees " 0 List the organization"s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations
0 List all of the organization"s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
0 List all of the organization"s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors: institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons
lj Check this box if the organization did not compensate any current officer, director, or trustee
Name and Title A)/efage PUSIUO" (Check 3" mal BPPIY) Reportable Reportable Estimated "OWS . - ,Z G, I compensation from compensation from amount ot other Pei Wee*I "* Qrn (W-2/1099-MISC) (W-2/IO 9-MISC) lrom the - .. 2 - - q the organization related organizations compensation
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DIRECTOR 1 1 X0 .00 0.0 .. X X .. 0 CO-CHAIRMAN DIRECTOR 1 X X 0 .00.. O . 1X0. TREASURER O. DIRECTOR1 X 00. 0. 0 . 1 X . 0. 0. DIRECTOR "I 40 x 2oo,ooo. o. 49,000. "ERECT-151-REET"oR """"""""
H. PATRICK SWYGERT
MICHAEL D. MCCURRY
CAROLINE KENNEDY
ANTONIA HERNANDEZ
JOHN C. DANFORTH
SECRETARY 1 X X 0 . 0 . 0 .
HOWARD G . BUFFET
DOROTHY RIDINGS
Name and Title A)/efage P05190" (Check 3" that 3990() Reportable Reportable Estimated "OWS *Z compensation from compensation from amount of other
pe" WeekF- Qthe orggnizalion related otgganizations compensation I Q, - - (W-2/1 9-MISC) (W 2/1 9 MISC) from the
organizations
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2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation
1 b Total ,
from the organization * 1
individual
3 Did the organization complete Schedule J for such individual key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la lf "Yes," list any fonner officer, director or trustee,
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? lf "Yes" complete Schedule J for such
5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for services l *
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
$100,000 in compensation from the organization * 0 BAA TEEAoioai. oi/30/io Form 990 (2009)
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
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Unrelated Revenue
(C) (D)
revenue
1a Federated campaigns 1a
20,900.
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2 a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- b - * * - - - - - - - - - - - - --
8 - - - - - * - - - - - - - - - --
I All other program service revenue g Total. Add lines 2a-21 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest and other similar amounts) 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
10,172.
10, 172
5 Royalties
1,800.
1,800
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including S of contributions reported on line lc) See Part IV, line 18
11a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- c - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .-
12 Total revenue. See instructions
32, 872.
11, 972
Do not inc/ude amounts reported on //nes 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 70b of Part V///. Grants and other assistance to governments iand grganizations in the U S See Part IV, ine Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U S See Part IV, line 22 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U S See Part IV, lines I5 and I6 Benefits paid to or for members Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(l) and persons described in
section 4958(c)(3)(B) Other salaries and wages Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) Other employee benefits Payroll taxes Fees for services (non-employees) a Management b Legal c Accounting
d Lobbying
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
200,000.
0.
150,000
0
40,000.
0
10,000
0
2,039.
72,334
8,937.
93,742. 11,001.
8,937
93,742
11,001
Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest Payments to affiliates Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance Other expenses ltemize expenses not covered above (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25
6,011. 104,243.
6,011 104,243
below )
1,800
8,176.
9,624 390,776.
13,320
Joint costs. Check here * I-I if following SOP 98-2 Complete this line onl if the
organization reported in column (YB) ioint
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18,576.
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2,558,838.
131,914.
1 25,128.
13,250.
19,037.
68,983.
16,453. ioc
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11 Investments - publicly-traded securities 12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, line 11 13 lnvestments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 16 Total assets Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18 Grants payable 19 Deferred revenue 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete Part ll
of Schedule L
12 13 14
19 20
21
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 25 Other liabilities Complete Part X of Schedule D 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25
22 23 24 25
1
68,360. 26
36,618.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here * and complete lines
27 through 29 and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 29 Permanently restricted net assets Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here * EI and complete
lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 33 Total net assets or fund balances 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
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28 29
2,693,121.
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2,693,121. 2,729,739.
Form 990 (2009)
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Yes No
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O d If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a consolidated basis, separate basis, or both.
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single
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Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) , 7 t 1 it-3 , I ,
nonexempt chantab e trust. .open , " Department of the Treasury ,tofpfublic Name of the organization Employer identification number
iniemai Revenue service * Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. * See separate instructions. Inspection
The orggnization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box ) 1 A church, convention of churches or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(AXi). 2 - A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E ) A hospital or cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). A medical research organization operated in coniunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii) Enter the hospital"s
IPartI IReason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section : 170(b)(1XAXiv). (Complete Part Il ) 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 7 Y An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described : in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part ll ) 8 : A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part ll )
9 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33-1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts * from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill )
10 -* An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4). 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or carry out the purposes of one or - more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that descri es the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h
f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that is a Type I, Type Il or Type lll supporting organization, lj check this box g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
Yes No
below, the governing body of the supported organization? (iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? 2
h Provide the following information about the supported organizations
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (iii)
(i) Name of Supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) ls the (v) Did you notify (vi) Is the (vii) Amount of Support Organization (described on lines 1-9 organization in col the organization in organization in col b IRC cti (i) listed in 0 r ol (i) of (i) orgadiige-gt in the (seo instructions)) governing your support? document?
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1500977 Page 2
IPart ll ISupport Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I )
(d) 2008
(e) 2009
(f) Total
529
20,900
6, 946,471
0
4 Total. Add lines 1-through 3 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental
529
20,900
6, 946, 471
unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (t)
from line 4
6, 946,471
(a) 2005
(d) 2008
(9) 2009
(f) Total
529
20,900
6, 946,471
royalties and income form similar sources 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on 10 Other income Do not include gain or loss from the sale of
Fill fvisssei-112( E-Exit" "tv
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents,
30,190
22,750. 20,631.
125, 711.
10, 172
209,454
0
tl t E I
600
9,297. 2,925.
2,598.
1,800.
17, 220
7, 173,145
11 Total supgort. Add lines 7 through 1 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions)
I 12 0
organization, check this box and stop here 13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization"s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) , I1
14 Public support percentage for 2009 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f) 14 96 . 8 "/
15 Public support percentage from 2008 Schedule A, Part ll, line 14 81.8 /
16a 33-1/3 support test - 2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and the line 14 is 33-1/3 % or more, check this box
00
b and stop here. The organization quaIifies as a publicly supported organization or 16a, and line 15 is 33-1/3% or more, check this box, lj 33-1/3 support test - 2008. If the or anization did not check a box on line 13,
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2009 If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances* test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part lV how
the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization * lj
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2008. lf the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10%
organization meets the *facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line, 13, 16a, 16b, this box17b, stop here. Explain in Part IV how the F Q or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check 17a, or and check this box and see instructions *
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009 COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1500977 Page 3
* I,PartxIll- I I Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part l )
(9) 2005 (pi 2006 (9 2007 (g) 2008 (9) 2009 (9 Toi.-ii
Tax revenues levied for the organization"s benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge Total. Add lines 1 through 5 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, 3 received from disqualified persons bAmounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year c Add lines 7a and 7b
Calendar year (or fiscal yr beginning in) * (2) 2005 (p) 2006 (S) 2007 (Q) 2008 (9) 2009 (I) Total
. . -r .ziggy be fs" *.**,.- x 13 Total support.(addins9,i0@,ii,amii2i -."2-as "*- ff:-*1*.J fgtgrqfi-if-, .,. J M. . "9 -, --:sat f I ""9 ..,ls1,S,
14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organizalion"s first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here
15 % 16 %
en
18 m nt incomee D Qfrom 2008 Schedule A Part Ill line 17% Invest ercenta e . . I 17 I %
17 Investment income percentage for 2009 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
19a 33-1/3 support tests - 2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33-1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33-1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization * D
b33-1/3 support tests - 2008. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or 19a, and line 16 is more than 33-1/3%, and line 18
P 20 Private foundation. If the organization did boxcheck a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, qualifies as a publiclyinstructions organization * H is not more than 33-1/3%, check this not and stop here. The organization check this box and see supported
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* Part IV l,lSuppIementaI Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part ll, line 105 Part ll, line 17a or l7bg and Part Ill, line 12. Provide any other additional information. See instructions.
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cownvnsslon oN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1500977
525.
PARTH,UNE10-OTHERINCOME
OTHER INCOME2,400. 2,400. 600. 600. RENT INCOME 1,800. 198. 8,697.
NET INCOME FROM NONINVENTORY SALES
iniemai Revenue service * Attach to Form 990. * See separate instructions number Name of the organization Employer Identification Inspection
P Si
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2009
52-1500977 I P311 I I0rganizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts Complete if
the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor or for any other
funds are the organization"s property, subject to the organizations exclusive legal control7 IjYes E No
lPart Il IConservation Easements Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
Preservation of open space 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 ofthe Year a Total number of conservation easements b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/O6 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
9 In Part XIV, 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 organizations accounting for conservation easements
IPBYI Ill IOrganizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a lf the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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 XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b lf the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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 -s (i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part Vlll, line 1
2 lf the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items -s a Revenues included in Form 990, Part Vlll, line 1
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assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organizations collection? U Yes I--lNo IPHI1 IV IEscrow and Custodial Arrangements Complete if organization answered Yes to 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
b lf "Yes,* explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
c Beginning balance d Additions during the year e Distributions during the year f Ending balance
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 217 I-I Yes UNO
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV
IPart V IEndowment Funds Com lete if organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line I0.
1a Beginning of year balance
b Contributions
g End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as
(3) Current year (Q) Prior year (5) Two years back (Q) Three years back (g) Four years back
c Term endowment * %
b Permanent endowment * %
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations b If *Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R7 4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organizations endowment funds
lPart VI Ilnvestments-Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line I0. Description of investment (a) Cost (investment) asis (other) epreciation (d) Book Value or other basis (bZ)Cost or other (cEAccumulated
1a Land
Total. Add lines Ia through Ie (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), /ine l0(c)) 19, O37 .
b Buildings
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
IPart VIII Ilnvestments-Program Related (See Form 990, Part X, line I3) N/A
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, co/ (B), /ine I5) *
lPan x loiher Liabilities (see Form 990, Part x, line 25)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, PartX, co/ (B) /ine 25) *
2. FIN 48 Footnote ln Part XIV, 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
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII,coIumn (A), line I2) 32, 872 2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 795, 847 . Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line I -762, 975 .
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses Prior period adiustments Other (Describe in Part XIV) 9 Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 through 8
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per audited financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 -762 , 975.
IPart XII IReconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 2 Amounts included on line I but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line I2
e Add lines 2a through 2d 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line I2, but not on line 1
32 872.
32 872.
a Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a 7** ff*
c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line I2)
5
32,872.
IPart XIII IReconciIiation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
2 Amounts included on line I but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 " "fi
I
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 795, 847. 1
e Add lines 2a through 2d 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b bOther (Describe in Part XIV) c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line I8)
3 795,847.
IE
4a
4c
5 795,847.
3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the organization"s CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply
li
b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b X c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c X
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III "
5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation f 5
contingent on a Any related the revenues of5bX The organization? 5a X b organization? contingent on 3 a Any related the net earnings ofX The organization? 6a X b organization? 6b
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part Ill
If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III
Only section 501 (c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
7 For person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not
8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part Vll, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial
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D anmem of Revenue Service to provide any additional information. Open to Public InIgrnaI me Treasu Form 990 or ry I Attach to Form 990- Inspection
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DIRECTOR IS ABLE TO MONITOR FOR ANY TRANSACTION THAT MIGHT IMPLICATE THE POLICY. IN
ADDITION, THE POLICY IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY WITH THOSE SUBJECT TO IT, INCLUDING AT
THE COMMISSION"S ANNUAL MEETING OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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THE CO-CHAIRMEN DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY REVIEWING
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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Form -
File by the due date for tiling your
IiE5IflIli#*?*3,5I Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
fi corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6.month extension - check this box and complete Part I only * lj
All other corporations (including I 120-C filers), partnerships, REM/CS, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns
Electronic Filing (e-I7/e). Generally, you can electronicall file Form 8868 if ou want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file one of the returns noted below (6 months for a corporation requirecyto file Form 990-"lg However, you cannot tile Form 8868 electronically it (I) you want the additional (not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group returns, or a composite or consolidated
Form 990-T Instead, irs gov/efi/e and click fully comrpleted and & Nonprofits2 (Part ll) of Form 8868 For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www you must submit the on e-file or Charities signed page
Type or print
WASHINGTON, DC 20036-6802
Check type ol return to be filed (file a separate application for each return)
I Form 990-BL Form 990-T (section 40l(a) or 408(a) trust) I Form 990-EZ Form 990-T (trust other than above)
Telephone No *#202-822-1920 n - - - - -- - FAX No. * - - - - - - - - - * * - - -- If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box * D
9 If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization"s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group, check this box * lj If il is for part of the group, check this box * U and attach a list with the names and ElNs of all members
the extension will cover 1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-I) extension of time
until 8/15 , 20 10 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above
The extens.icIn-is-tot the orgagizatiods return for.
b It this application is for Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments
$1, c deposit with FTD coupon or, 3brequired, by using E TPS (Electronic Federal Tax Paymentif required, Balance Due. Subtract line if from line 3a lncluder-your payment with this form, or, System) PI
Caution. If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO tor payment instructions
-gee instructions 3c S 0 .
FIFZOSOIL 03/I I /09
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Form 8868 (Rev 4-2009) 0 If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part Il and check this box Note. Only complete Part ll if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868 0 If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Partl (on page 1)
Page 2
lPart llf Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. Only file the original (no copies needed).
Type or print
File by the extended due date for
lilgig the
#fmf ef *ff identification number Name ol Exempt Organization ,K , 5.--"ix-2f*@,&$ Employer :W1
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return See
instructions
Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return)"
DENBURG & Low, PA, CPAS-g,,.."*iT -..--v .,i i,*,12-..-f., 1"v*ivi-2/ fiiiffef ,fl 4 ..- *jgza,J . *I J E* * U"1 V, at tn . - -i.. xi . E-J" *Ti *ff -1.5 ( ,. 1350 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW, #850
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Number street, and room or suite number lf a P O box, see instructions gina? For IRS use only
*, -."" ,ff I , ,G rf gaiggmw 3*: I* * na, City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instructions T M. ::I YA M UA, :H .11W A. Q, I-21-as A
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STOPI Do not complete Part ll if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Fom1 8868.
0 The books are in care of *-JAIiE*T- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Telephone No *-ZQQ-82211920 - - - * - --A FAX No * - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 0 If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box * lj
0 If this is for a Group Return, enter the organizations four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the
whole group, check this box * U If it is for part of the group, check this box * lj and attach a list with the names and EINS of all
members the extension is for.
5 For calendar year -2QQ9- , or other tax year beginning - - * * - -bn n , 20 v- , and ending- u - * -- - , 20 -
If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason. U Initial return ljFinal return UChange in accounting period
State in detail why you need the extension - ltQQI.TlIQ1*LAL*"I"*Ill-*IE* *IE *N-EEQE-D* TQ CQIVLPLETE- TILE - - - - - - - - w --
b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid previously -mer"
c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit
with FTD coupon or, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instrs 8c S
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Under penalties of periury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and beliel, it is true, I