American Energy Alliance 2013

Form
0MB No 154S-0047
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
990
2013
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
tt may be made public.

... Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.no11/form990.
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning
and ending
... Do not enter Social Secunty numbers on this form es
Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service
C Name of organ1zat1on
B Check,,
Address
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Name
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D Employer identification number
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Open to Public
AMERICAN
ENERGY
ALLIANCE
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Doino Business As
26-2731617
Number and street (or PO box 1fma1l1snot deliveredto streetaddress)

1155
15TH
STREET,
NW
Room/suite E Telephone number

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202-621-2940
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
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~ H(a) Is this a group return
F Name and address of pnnc1palofficer THOMAS
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for subordinates?
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I Taxexemot status: D
501(c)(3) [X] 501(c) ( 4
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J Website: ... WWW
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K Formof oraamzat1on[X] Corporation D
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Other...
If "No,' attach a hst (see instructions)

H(c) Grouo exemot1onnumber ...
I L Yearof formation 2 0 0 81 M Staleof leaaldam1c11e
DC
I Part JI Summary
1
527
Bnefly descnbe the organization's m1ss1onor most s1gn1f1cant

act1v1t1es:THE AMERICAN
(AEA)
AN EDUCATIONAL
ADVOCACY
AND GRASSROOTS
ENERGY
ALLIANCE
ORGANIZATION.
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Check this box ...
3
4
5
6
7a
b
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
Total number of 1nd1v1duals
employed 1ncalendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a)
Total number of volunteers (estimate 1fnecessary)
Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990T, line 34
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4
5
6
7a
7b
Prior Year
7324959.
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

E 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)
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11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Be, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
12 Total revenue add lines 8 throuah 11 (must eaual Part VIII, column (Al, line 12)
13 Grants and s1m1lar
amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 13)
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
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15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 510)
16a Professional fundra1s1ngfees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
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b Total fundra1smgexpenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f24e)
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18 Total expenses. Add lines 1317 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
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19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12
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22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line-20
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May the IRS discuss this return wrth the preparer shown above? (see 1nstruct1ons)
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LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
SEE
SCHEDULE
O FOR ORGANIZATION
MISSION
STATEMENT
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CONTINUATION
Yes
No
Form 990 (2013)
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Form 990 2013
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AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Pa e 2
Part Ill Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part Ill
1
Bnefly descnbe the organization's m1ss1on:
AEA IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS A

SUBSIDIARY OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH. AEA'S MISSION IS TO
2
D1d the organization undertake any significant program services dunng the year which were not listed on
the pnor Form 990 or 990EZ?
Dves
00No
Dves
00No
If 'Yes,' descnbe these new services on Schedule 0.
Ord the organ1zat1oncease conducting, or make s1gn1ficantchanges in how 11conducts, any program services?
If 'Yes,' descnbe these changes on Schedule 0.

4
Descnbe the organ1zat1on'sprogram 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, 1fany, for each program service reported.
4a
) (Expenses $
1 0 4 5 5 9 3 including grants of$
) (Revenue $
)
PUBLIC EDUCATION: AEA'S PUBLIC EDUCATION TAKES PLACE AT BOTH THE STATE
AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER A BETTER
UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
4b
(Code
) (Expenses$
1 0 4 2 3 5 8 including grants of$
) (Revenue$
-------ADVOCACY: AEA'S LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TAKE PLACE AT
BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL. AEA'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED
TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE CITIZENS IN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTING OUR
NATION'S MOST CRITICAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHALLENGES.
THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, OUR
NATION'S CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE
POLICY-MAKING PROCESS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
AEA IS A
NON-PARTISAN ISSUE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AFFORDABLE, ABUNDANTAND
RELIABLE ENERGY FOR AMERICA'S CONSUMERSAND BUSINESSES.
4c
(Code
(Code
) (Expenses$
2 33644
including grants of$ --------
) (Revenue$--------
RE SEARCH: AEA CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND

DEVELOPS POLICY POSITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS,
CITIZENS,
THE MEDIA AND OTHER CONSTITUENCIES.
4d
Other program services (Descnbe in Schedule O)
4e
Total program service expenses ....
(Expenses$
including grants of$
(Revenue$
2321595.
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I Part
IV I Checklist of Required Schedules
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Yes
No
Is the organization descnbed in section 501 (c)(3) or 494 7(a)(1) (other than a pnvate foundation)?
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
If "Yes, complete Schedule A ...

...
Is the organization required to complete Schedule 8, Schedule of Contnbuto~
Did the organization engage m direct or indirect political campaign act1v1t1eson behalf of or m opposition to candidates for
public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I
Section 501 (c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage 1nlobbying act1v1tles,or have a section 501 (h) election 1neffect
dunng the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
Is the organization a section 501 (c}(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or
s1m1laramounts as defined m Revenue Procedure 9819? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill
Did the organization ma1nta1nany donor advised funds or any s1m1larfunds or accounts for which donors have the nght to
provide advice on the d1stnbut1on or investment of amounts 1nsuch funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I
Did the organ1zat1onreceive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or h1stonc structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
Did the organ1zat1onmaintain collections of works of art, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1larassets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part Ill
X
X
X
3
4
5
10
Did the organ1zat1onreport an amount m Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liab1l1ty;serve as a custodian for
amounts not listed 1n Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negot1at1onservices?
10
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV

Did the organ1zat1on,directly or through a related organ1zat1on,hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent
endowments, or quas1endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
11
If the organ1zat1on'sanswer to any of the following questions 1s'Yes,' then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X
as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, bu1ld1ngs,and equipment 1nPart X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
11a
Part VI
b Did the organ1zat1onreport an amount for investments other secunt1es in Part X, line 12 that 1s5% or more of its total
assets reported 1nPart X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII
C
11b
11c
11d
X
X
Did the organ1zat1onreport an amount for investments program related 1nPart X, line 13 that 1s5% or more of its total
assets reported 1n Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII
d Did the organ1zat1onreport an amount for other assets 1nPart X, line 15 that 1s5% or more of its total assets reported 1n
Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
1nPart X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
e Did the organ1zat1onreport an amount for other liab11it1es
f Did the organ1zat1on'sseparate or consolidated f1nanc1alstatements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
11e
the organization's l1ab111ty

for uncertain tax pos1t1onsunder FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
12a
12b
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
b Was the organ1zat1onincluded 1n consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to /me 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII IS optional
Is the organization a school described 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(11)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
14a Did the organ1zat1onma1nta1nan office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
14a
X
X
14b
15
16
17
18
19
20a
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b Did the organ1zat1onhave aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmak1ng, fundra1sing, business,
investment, and program service act1v1t1esoutside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
15
foreign organ1zat1on?If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organ1zat1onreport on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to
16
or for foreign 1nd1v1duals?If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV

Did the organ1zat1onreport a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundra1s1ngservices on Part IX,
17
column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I

18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundra1s1ngevent gross income and contnbut1ons on Part VIII, lines
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming act1v1t1es
on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
1c and Ba? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II

complete Schedule G, Part Ill
20a
Did the organ1zat1onoperate one or more hospital fac11it1es?

If "Yes," complete Schedule H
b If 'Yes' to line 20a did the oraan1zat1on attach a coov of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
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I Part lV I Checklist
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of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes
21
No
Dtd the organ1zat1on report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule/, Parts I and II
22
21
22
Dtd the organtzatron report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to tndrviduals in the Untied States on Part IX,
column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule/, Parts I and Ill
23
Dtd the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organrzatron's current
and former officers, drrectors, trustees, key employees, and hrghest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete
23
ScheduleJ
24a Ord the organrzatron have a tax-exempt bond rssue wrth an outstanding prrncrpal amount of more than $100,000 as of the
last day of the year, that was rssued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer Imes 24b through 24d and complete
Schedule K. If "No", go to /me 25a

C
24a
b Ord the organrzatron rnvest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary perrod exceptron?
24b
Ord the organrzatron marntarn an escrow account other than a refundrng escrow at any trme durrng the year to defease
any tax-exempt bonds?
24c
d Ord the organrzatron act as an 'on behalf of' rssuer for bonds outstanding at any trme durrng the year?
25a Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations.
24d
Ord the organrzatron engage rn an excess benefrt transaction wrth a

25a
25b
26
27
a A current or former offrcer, drrector, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
28a
b A famrly member of a current or former offrcer, drrector, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part JV
28b
X
X
drsqualrfred person durrng the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

b Is the organrzatron aware that rt engaged rn an excess benefrt transaction wrth a drsqualifred person rn a prror year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organrzatron's prror Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part I
26
Ord the organrzatron report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former offrcers, drrectors, trustees, key employees, hrghest compensated employees, or drsqualrfred persons? If so,
complete Schedule L, Part II
27
Ord the organrzatron provrde a grant or other assistance to an offrcer, drrector, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection commrttee member, or to a 35% controlled entrty or famrly member
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part Ill
28
Was the organrzatron a party to a business transaction wrth one of the followrng partres (see Schedule L, Part IV
rnstructrons for applicable frlrng thresholds, condrtrons, and exceptrons):
c An entrty of whrch a current or former offrcer, drrector, trustee, or key employee (or a famrly member thereof) was an offrcer,
29
30
drrector, trustee, or drrect or rndrrect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part JV
28c
Ord the organrzatron recerve more than $25,000 rn non-cash contrrbutrons? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
29
X
X
30
31
32
33
Ord the organrzatron recerve contrrbutrons of art, hrstorrcal treasures, or other srmrlar assets, or qualifred conservation
contrrbutrons? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
31
Ord the organrzatron liqurdate, terminate, or drssolve and cease operatrons?

If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
32
Ord the organrzatron sell, exchange, drspose of, or transfer more than 25% of rts net assets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule N, Part II
33
Ord the organrzatron own 100% of an entrty drsregarded as separate from the organrzatron under Regulations
34
Was the organrzatron related to any tax-exempt or taxable entrty? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, Ill, or IV. and
sections 301. 7701 2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I
Part V. /me 1
34
35a Ord the organrzatron have a controlled entrty wrthrn the meanrng of sectron 512(b)(13)?
X
X
35a
b If 'Yes' to lrne 35a, drd the organrzatron recerve any payment from or engage rn any transactron wrth a controlled entrty
wrthrn the meanrng of sectron 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V. /me 2
36
Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.
If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, /me 2
37
36
Ord the organrzatron conduct more than 5% of rts actrvrtres through an entrty that rs not a related organrzatron
and that rs treated as a partnershrp for federal rncome tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
38
35b
Ord the organrzatron make any transfers to an exempt noncharrtable related organrzatron?
37
Ord the organrzatron complete Schedule O and provrde explanations rn Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11band 19?
Note. All Form 990 filers are recurred to comolete Schedule 0
38
Form 990 (2013)
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Part V
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Form 990 2013
Pa
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check 1fSchedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V

Yes
1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0 1fnot applicable
I 1a I
No
11
1b
b Enter the number of Forms W2G included in line 1a. Enter -0 1fnot applicable
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
(gambling) winnings to pnze winners?

2a
1c
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,
flied for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return
l I
2a
b If at least one 1sreported on line 2a, d1d the organ1zat1onfile all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a 1sgreater than 250, you may be required to e-flle (see 1nstruct1ons)
3a Did the organ1zat1onhave unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more dunng the year?
3a
b If 'Yes,' has 1tfiled a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," to /me 3b, provide an explanation m Schedule 0
3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organ1zat1onhave 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 f1nanc1alaccount)?
4a
5a
X
X
b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country: ....

See 1nstruct1onsfor f1l1ngrequirements for Form TD F 9022 1, Report of Foreign Bank and F1nanc1alAccounts.
5a Was the organ1zat1ona party to a proh1b1tedtax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that 1twas or 1sa party to a proh1b1tedtax shelter transaction?
C
If 'Yes,' to line Sa or Sb, d1d the organ1zat1onfile Form 8886-T?
5b
5c
6a Does the organ1zat1onhave annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and d1d the organ1zat1onsolicit
any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
6a
b If 'Yes,' did the organ1zat1onInclude with every solic1tat1onan express statement that such contributions or gifts
were not tax deductible?
6b
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions
under section 170(c).
a D1dthe organizationreceivea paymentm excessof $75 made partly as a contnbut1onand partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a
b If 'Yes,' d1d the organ1zat1onnotify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?
C
7b
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which 1twas required
to file Form 8282?
I 1d I
d If "Yes." 1nd1catethe number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
7c
e Did the organ1zat1onreceive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
7f
Did the organ1zat1on,during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, d1d the organ1zat1onfile Form 8899 as required?
7g
h If the organization received a contnbut1on of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, d1d the organization file a Form 1098-C?
7h
Sponsoringorganizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. D1dthe supporting
Sponsoring organizations
organization,or a donor advisedfund mamtamedby a sponsoring organization,haveexcessbusinessholdings at any time during the year?
maintaining
donor advised funds.
a Did the organ1zat1onmake any taxable d1stnbut1ons under section 4966?
9a
b Did the organ1zat1onmake a d1stribut1on to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
9b
10
Section 501 (c)(7) organizations.
X
X
Enter
I 1oa I
fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12

a ln1t1at1on
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club fac11it1es
Section 501 (c)(12) organizations. Enter
11
a Gross income from members or shareholders
10b
11a
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them)
12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt
11b
charitable trusts. Is the organ1zat1onf1l1ngForm 990 1nlieu of Form 1041?
b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
13
I 12b I
12a
Section 501 (c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

13a
a Is the organization licensed to issue qual1f1edhealth plans in more than one state?
Note. See the 1nstruct1onsfor add1t1onalinformation the organization must report on Schedule 0
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization 1srequired to maintain by the states in which the
organ1zat1on1slicensed to issue qualified health plans
C
14a
I13b I
13c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
b If 'Yes'
has 1tflied a Form 720 to reoort these oavments? If "No "orov1de an exolanat1on ,n Schedule 0
14a
14b
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Form990 2013
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Part VI G'ovemance, Management, and Disclosure
For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through lb below, and for

to line Ba, Bb, or 1Ob below, descnbe the c1rcumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O See mstructtons.
Pa e6
a "No" response
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Check 1fSchedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part VI
Section A Governm11 Bodv and Mana11ement

Yes
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If there are materialdifferencesin voting nghts among members of the governingbody, or 1fthe governing
1--1_a--+---------1
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No
body delegatedbroad authonty to an executivecommittee or s1m1lar

committee,explainin Schedule0
b Enter the number of voting members included 1nline 1a, above, who are independent
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relat1onsh1por a business relat1onsh1pwith any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
X
X
X
X
X
Old the organ1zat1ondelegate control over management duties customanly performed by or under the direct superv1s1on
of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
Did the organ1zat1onmake any s1gn1f1cantchanges to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
Did the organ1zat1onbecome aware during the year of a s1gn1ficantd1vers1onof the organ1zat1on's assets?
Did the organ1zat1onhave members or stockholders?
7a Did the organ1zat1onhave members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body?
7a
b Are any governance dec1s1onsof the organ1zat1onreserved to (or subJect to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body?
7b
Did the organizationcontemporaneouslydocument the meetings held or wntten actionsundertakendunng the year by the following
a The governing body?
Sa
b Each committee with authonty to act on behalf of the governing body?
Sb
X
X
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
oraamzat1on's ma1l1naaddress? If "Yes "orovtde the names and addresses m Schedule 0
Section B. Policies
(This Section B reauests mformatton about ooltctes not reautred bv the Internal Revenue Code J
Yes
10a Old the organ1zat1onhave local chapters, branches, or aff1l1ates?
No
10a
b If 'Yes,' did the organ1zat1onhave wntten policies and procedures governing the act1v1t1esof such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
11 a Has the organ1zat1onprovided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before f1l1ngthe form?
10b
11a
12a
X
X
b Describe 1nSchedule O the process, 1fany, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organ1zat1onhave a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to /me 13
b Were officers,directors, or trustees,and key employeesrequiredto discloseannuallyintereststhat could give nse to conflicts?
12b
c Did the organ1zat1onregularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," descnbe
m Schedule O how thts was done
12c
13
Did the organ1zat1onhave a wntten wh1stleblower policy?
13
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
14
15
D1dthe process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
X
X
X
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substant1at1on of the deliberation and dec1s1on?
a The organ1zat1on'sCEO, Executive Director, or top management off1c1al
15a
b Other officers or key employees of the organization
15b
X
X
If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see 1nstruct1ons).
16a Did the organ1zat1oninvest in, contribute assets to, or part1c1patein a Joint venture or s1m1lararrangement with a
taxable entity during the year?
16a
b If 'Yes,' did the organ1zat1onfollow a written policy or procedure requiring the organ1zat1onto evaluate 1ts part1c1pat1on
1nJoint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organ1zat1on's
exemot status with resoect to such arranaements?
16b
Section C. Disclosure
~AL, AK, AZ , CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 1srequired to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable), 990, and 990T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only) available
for public 1nspect1on.Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply.
Own website
!XIUpon request
Another's website
Other (explain m Schedule 0)
19
Descnbe in Schedule O whether (and If so, how), the organization made Its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organ1zat1on:~
statements available to the public dunng the tax year.
THE ORGANIZATION - 202-621-2940

1155 15TH STREET, NW, NO. 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
33200s 10-29-13
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL LIST OF STATES
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Part VII C'ompensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check 1fSchedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis 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
List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether 1nd1v1dualsor organ1zat1ons),regardless of amount of compensation.
Enter O1ncolumns (D), (E), and (F) 1fno compensation was paid.
List all of the organ1zat1on'scurrent key employees, 1fany. See 1nstruct1onsfor definition of 'key employee.'
List the organ1zat1on'sfive current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report
able compensation (Box 5 of Form W2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organ1zat1onand any related organizations.
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 organ1zat1onand any related organ1zat1ons.
List all of the organ1zat1on'sformer directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organ1zat1on,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons 1nthe following order: 1nd1v1dualtrustees or directors, 1nst1tut1onaltrustees; officers; key employees, highest compensated employees;
and former such persons.
Ch ec k th IS b ox I ne1th er t h e organiza 10n nor any reIat ed organiza 10ncompensate d anv current off 1cer,director, or trustee
(A)
(8)
(C)
(E)
(D)
Pos1t1on
Average
Name and Title
Reportable
Reportable
(F)
(do not check more than one
hours per
box, unless person 1s both an
officer and a director/trustee)
week
(list any
-a
hours for
"lYDI
6
related
!l !ls
I
organ1zat1ons s
~
81
~ i!
below
ii 0
8
.ca.
j 5 ~ :I:u"'E
line)
(1)
WAYNEGABLE
CHAIRMAN
(2)
JAMES CLARKSON
DIRECTOR
(3)
SCOTT ALEX BEAULIER
1. 00
1. 00
1.00
1.00
1.00
DIRECTOR
(4)
THOMAS PYLE
PRESIDENT
(6)
LISA WALLACE
SECRETARY/TREASURER
( 7)
DAN KISH
SVP POLICY
( 8)
ROBERT BRADELY
IER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

( 9) DAN SIMMONS
VICE PRES.
compensation
from related
organizations
fY'J2/1099MISC)
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
1. 00
JOHN PETERSON
DIRECTOR
(5)
compensation
from
the
organ1zat1on
IY'/211099-MISC)
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations
POLICY
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
5.00
45.00
6.00
44.00
150885.
147665.
27580.
88487.
90063.
23980.
86906.
88094.
6400.
14888.
128962.
19037.
13120.
101180.
8863.
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A. Officers
Directors
Key Em >lovees and Hiahest Compensated Emolovees (contmuedJ

(C)
(B)
(E)
(0)
Position
Average
Reportable
Reportable
(donotcheck more thanone
hours per
box,unlesspersonIs bothan
compensation
compensation
officer
anda director/trustee)
week
from
from related
15
01stany
the
organizations
J1
hours for
'e
organ1zat1on
~-211099MISC)
ll
15
related
~-2/1099MISC)
organ1zat1ons
below
~ a
jj.2
~
line)
(A)
! g!
.s
ii
~I
sheets to Part VII, Section A
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)

2
(F)
555964 .
0.
555964 .
354286.
0.
354286.
85860.
o.
85860.
Total number of 1nd1v1duals(including but not l1m1tedto those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable
comoensat1on f rom t h e oroanizat1on
....
Yes
Did the organization 11stany former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
For any 1nd1v1duallisted on line 1a, Is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organ1zat1on
and related organ1zat1ons greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such md1v1dual
No
employee on
line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such md1v1dual
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organ1zat1on
and related
organ1zat1ons
....
....
....
Sub-total
c Total from continuation
Page
Trustees
Name and title
1b
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IPart VII I Section
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation
rendered to the oroan1zat1on? If "Yes "comolete Schedule J for such oerson

Section B. Independent Contractors
Complete this table for your five highest compensated
from any unrelated organ1zat1on or 1nd1v1dualfor services
independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from
the oraan1zat1on. Reoort comoensat1on for the calendar vear endma with or w1th1nthe oroanizat1on's tax vear.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Descnpt1on of services
SMART MEDIA GROUP

427 LESLIE AVE, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22301
REVOLUTION AGENCY
1020 PRINCESS ST., ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
NJI MEDIA, 201 KING STREET, SUITE 202,
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22134
(C)
Compensation
MEDIA SERVICES
727849.
MEDIA SERVICES
291250.
CONSULTING
185880.
Total number of independent contractors ~ncludmg but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100 000 of comoensat1on from the oraanizat1on ....
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Chec k ,f S c h e d u Ie O contains a resrvinse or note to anv rne rn t hrs Part VIII
"'"'
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c::c:: 1 a Federated campaigns

:I
b Membership dues
1a
..
- ..
c Fundra1s1ngevents
1c
d Related organrzatrons
1d
e Government grants (contnbutrons)
1e
_e
ftl
C1::
Iii E
c::0(/)
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GI
C::'tl
0
Oftl
c::
(B)
Total revenue
Related or
exempt function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenueexcluded
from tax under
sections
512 514
All othercontrrbutrons,gifts. grants, and

srmrlaramountsnot included above
~6
(A)
1b
C, 0
in<
:
e9
Statement of Revenue
2156194.
1f
Noncash contributions included In lines 1a-1 t $
....
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f
2156194 .
Business Code
GI
2 a
b
~ GI
GI :I
c::
E~
Cl)
ftl GI
a.
a,a:
..
All other program service revenue
....
a Total. Add lines 2a-2f

Investment income (rncludrng drvrdends, interest, and
other srmrlaramounts)
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
Royalt res
(1)Real
....
....
....
426 .
426.
(11)Personal
6 a Gross rents
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss)
....
d Net rental income or (loss)

7a
Gross amount from sales of
(I)
(11)Other
Secuntres
assets other than inventory

b Less cost or other basis
and sales expenses
c Garn or (loss)
....
d Net garn or (loss)
c::
Gross income from fundra1s1ngevents (not

1nclud1ng$
of
>
contnbutrons reported on line 1c). See
GI
Ba
:I
GI
..
GI
a:
Part IV, line 18
GI
.c::
b Less: direct expenses
9a
Gross income from gaming act1v1t1es.See

Part IV, line 19
b Less direct expenses

C
....
Net income or (loss) from fundra1s1ngevents
Net income or (loss) from gaming act1v1t1es
....
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns

and allowances
b Less cost of goods sold
c Net income or (loss\ from sales of rnventorv
Miscellaneous Revenue
a
b
....
Business Code
11 a
b
C
d All other revenue

e Total. Add lines 11 a-11 d
12
Total revenue. See rnstructrons
....
....
2156620.
0.
332009
0.
426 .
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Part IX Sl:atement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organtzattons must complete all columns. All other organtzattons must complete column (A).
Checkr fS chedule O contains a response or note to anv hne rn thrs Part IX

Do not includB amounts rBportBd on linBs 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Port VIII.
Grantsandotherassistanceto governmentsand
rnthe UnitedStatesSeePartIV, lrne21
orgamzatrons
Grants and other assistance to rndrviduals rn

the United States. See Part IV, hne 22
Grants and other assistance to governments,
organrzatrons,and rnd1v1duals
outside the
United States. See Part IV, lrnes 15 and 16
Benefits pard to or for members
Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees
Compensation
not includedabove,to d1squahf1ed
persons(as definedundersection4958(f)(1)) and
personsdescribedrnsection4958(c)(3)(B)
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
12
13
14
15
16
Other salaries and wages

Pensionplanaccrualsandcontr1but1ons
(include
section401(k)and403(b)employercontributrons)
Other employee benefits
Payroll taxes
Fees for services (non-employees):
Management
Legal
Accounting
Lobbying
Professional
fundrarsrngservicesSeePartIV, lrne17
Investment management fees
Other. (If lrne11g amountexceeds10% of line 25,
line 11g expenseson Sch O )
column(A) amount,11st
Advert1s1ngand promotion
Office expenses
Information technology
Royalties
Occupancy
Travel
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public off1c1als
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
Interest
Payments to aff1hates
Oeprec1at1on,
depletion, and amortrzatron
Insurance
OtherexpensesItemizeexpensesnot covered
expensesin line 24e If line
above (List miscellaneous
24eamountexceeds10%of lrne25, column(A)
amount,list line 24eexpenseson ScheduleO)
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
a
b
OTHER
LICENSES AND FEES
ALLOCATED GENERAL AND A
(D)
(A)
(B)
(C)
Total expenses
Program servrce
expenses
Management and
aeneral exaenses
407498.
357741.
17022.
176601.
146475.
30065.
61.
4886.
8747.
33437.
4055.
7941.
29098.
831.
806.
2625.
1714.
16688.
26847.
Fundra1s1ng
expenses
32735.
1177.
15511.
26847.
362581.
1109511.
120613.
355501.
1109511.
110034.
8403.
2176.
114394.
17217.
65388.
16324.
46115.
893.
2891.
5957.
5957.
28665.
12483.
12892.
11494.
0.
7080.
28665.
12483.
5130.
0.
108440.
7762.
470.
-115380.
0.
11024.
6940.
25
26
e All other expenses

Total functionalexoenses.Add Imes1 throuah24e
Joint costs.Complete!hrslrneonly rf the orgamzatron
reportedrncolumn(B) Jorn!costsfrom a combined
educationalcampaignandfundra1srng
solrcrtatron
Check here ....
332010
2470511.
2321595.
83118.
11follow1na SOP 98-2 IASC 958- 72m
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Form 990 (2013)
IPart X j Balance
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ENERGY ALLIANCE
Page
Check 1fSchedule O contains a resnonse or note to anv hne 1nthis Part X

(A)
Beg1nn1ngof year
943029.
724502.
(B)
End of year
1
Cash non1nterestbeanng
Savings and temporary cash investments
Pledges and grants receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
4
5
11
Sheet
686454.
724508.
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete
5
Part II of Schedule L
6
Loans and other receivables from other d1squahfied persons (as defined under
section 4958(f)(1)), persons described 1nsection 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing
employers and sponsonng organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary
Notes and loans receivable, net
<
Inventories for sale or use
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
en
employees' benef1c1aryorgan1zat1ons(see instr). Complete Part II of Sch L
GI
en
en
10a
~
:s
29223.
10b
46681.
10c
45130.
Investments publicly traded securities
11
12
Investments other securities. See Part IV, line 11
12
13
Investments program-related. See Part IV, hne 11
13
14
Intangible assets
14
15
Other assets. See Part IV, hne 11
15
16
Total assets. Add lines 1 throuah 15 (must eaual line 341
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
18
Grants payable
19
Deferred revenue
19
20
Tax-exempt bond l1ab1l1t1es
20
21
Escrow or custodial account l1ab1l1ty.

Complete Part IV of Schedule D
21
22
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
1780199.
379095.
16
17
1485315.
398102.
18
key employees, highest compensated employees, and d1squahf1edpersons.

Complete Part II of Schedule L
22
23
Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties
23
24
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
24
25
Other l1ab1l1t1es
(including federal Income tax, payables to related third
(II
:i
82978.
37848.
10a
basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D
en
65987.
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other
b Less: accumulated deprec1at1on

11
parties, and other hab1ht1es

not included on lines 1724). Complete Part X of
25
Schedule D
26
Total liabilities. Add lines 17 throuah 25

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ~
en
27
Unrestncted net assets
'jg
28
Temporarily restncted net assets
'ti
C:
:::,
29
C:
(II
..
398102.
1401104.
27
1087213.
28
Permanently restricted net assets

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here
LL
29
~o
and complete lines 30 through 34.
en
26
and
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
GI
(J
IX]
379095.
30
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds
30
en
en
31
Pa1dinor capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund
31
GI
32
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
33
Total net assets or fund balances
34
Total hab1ht1es
and net assets/fund balances
GI
<
32
1401104.
1780199.
33
34
1087213.
1485315.
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Form 990 2013
Check, f Schedu Ie O contains a response or note to anv 1ne1nthis Part XI
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
2
3
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Revenue less expenses. Subtract hne 2 from line 1
2
3
Net assets or fund balances at beg1nn1ngof year (must equal Part X, hne 33, column (A))
5
6
7
8
9
Net unreahzed gains (losses) on investments
Other changes 1nnet assets or fund balances (explain 1nSchedule 0)
5
6
7
8
9
Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,
column (Bl)
10
10
..
Donated services and use of fac1ht1es

Investment expenses
Pnor penod adJustments
2156620.
2470511.
-313891.
1401104.
0.
1087213.
I Part XI~ Financial Statements and Reporting
Check 1fSchedule Ocon a1ns a response or note to any rne rn this Part XII
Yes
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990
Cash
[X] Accrual
12
Pa e
No
Other
If the organ1zat1onchanged its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explain 1nSchedule 0
2a Were the organ1zat1on'sf1nanc1alstatements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
If 'Yes,' check a box below to 1nd1catewhether the f1nanc1alstatements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
separate basis, consohdated basis, or both
Separate basis
Consohdated basis
Both consohdated and separate basis
2b
b Were the organ1zat1on'sf1nanc1alstatements audited by an independent accountant?
If 'Yes,' check a box below to 1nd1catewhether the f1nanc1alstatements for the year were audited on a separate basis,
consohdated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consohdated basis
[X]
Both consohdated and separate basis
c If 'Yes' to hne 2a or 2b, does the organ1zat1onhave a committee that assumes respons1b1htyfor oversight of the audit,
review, or comp1lat1onof its f1nanc1alstatements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
3a
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain 1nSchedule 0.
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organ1zat1onrequired to undergo an audit or audits as set forth 1nthe Single Audit
Act and 0MB Circular Al 33?
b If 'Yes,' did the organ1zat1onundergo the required audit or audits? If the organization d1d not undergo the required audit
or audits explain whv rn Schedule O and describe anv steps taken to underao such audits
3b
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SCHED~LE D
.... Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,

Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
.... Attach to Form 990.
.... Information about Schedule D Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.
Name of the organization
2013
ov/form990.
Employer identification

Part I
Open to Public
Inspection
number
26-2731617
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete rf the
organrzatron answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6

(al Donor advised funds
1
Total number at end of year
Aggregate contnbutrons to (dunng year)
Aggregate grants from (dunng year)
Aggregate value at end of year
(bl Funds and other accounts
Ord the organrzatron inform all donors and donor advisors rn wrrtrng that the assets held rn donor advised funds
are the organrzatron's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?
6
0Yes
0No
0Yes
0No
Ord the organ1zat1oninform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors 1nwrrt1ngthat grant funds can be used only
for chantable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring
rm erm1ss1ble nvate benefit?
Part JI
Conservation Easements.
Complete rf the organ1zat1onanswered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organ1zat1on(check all that apply)
D
D
Preservation of land for public use (e g., recreation or education)
Protection of natural habitat
Preservation of an h1storrcally important land area

Preservation of a certrfred historic structure
Preservation of open space
Complete lines 2a through 2d rf the organ1zat1onheld a qualified conservation contrrbutron rn the form of a conservation easement on the last
day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements
2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements
2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certrfred hrstorrc structure included rn (a)
2c
d Number of conservation easements included rn (c) acquired after 8/17 /06, and not on a historic structure
listed rn the National Register
2d
Number of conservation easements mod1f1ed,transferred, released, extrngurshed, or terminated by the organization during the tax
_
year .... _____
4
5
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement 1slocated ....

Does the organ1zat1onhave a written policy regarding the periodic monrtorrng, 1nspect1on,handling of
vrolatrons, and enforcement of the conservation easements 11holds?

6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monrtorrng, rnspectrng, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ....
Amount of expenses Incurred rn monrtorrng, rnspectrng, and enforcing conservation easements during the year .... $ _____
Does each conservation easement reported on lrne 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(r)
Yes
0No
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(11)?
Yes
0No
In Part XIII, describe how the organ1zat1onreports conservation easements rn rts revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and
include, 1fapplicable, the text of the footnote to the organ1zat1on'sf1nanc1alstatements that describes the organrzatron's accounting for
conservation easements.
IPart IU l Organizations
Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete rf the organ1zat1onanswered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a If the organ1zat1onelected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report rn rts revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
hrstoncal treasures, or other srmrlar assets held for public exh1b1t1on,
education, or research rn furtherance of public service, provide, 1nPart XIII,
the text of the footnote to rts financial statements that describes these items
b If the organrzatron elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report rn rts revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, hrstoncal
treasures, or other srmrlar assets held for public exh1b1t1on,
education, or research 1nfurtherance of public service, provide the following amounts
relating to these rtems:
(ii
.... $ ______
.... $ ________
Revenues included rn Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
(ii) Assets included rn Form 990, Part X
If the organrzatron received or held works of art, hrstoncal treasures, or other s1m1larassets for f1nanc1algarn, provide
the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
.... $ ______
.... $ _______
a Revenues included rn Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

b Assets included rn Form 990, Part X
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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3
Or anizations Maintainin
Using the organization's acqursitron,
Collections of Art Historical Treasures
accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a srgnrficant use of rts collection rtems
(check all that apply):
D
D
D
a
b
c
Pubhc exhrbitron
d
e
Scholarly research
D
D
Loan or exchange programs

Other ____________________
Preservation for future generations
Provide a descnptron of the organrzatron's
Dunng the year, drd the organization
collections and explain how they further the organrzatron's exempt purpose rn Part XIII
solrcrt or receive donations of art, h1stoncal treasures, or other s1m1larassets
to be sold to rarse funds rather than to be maintained as
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial
Arrangements.
Oves
art of the or an1zat1on's collectron?
0No
Complete rf the organrzatron answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, hne 9, or
reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organ1zat1on an agent, trustee,
custodian
or other rntermedrary for contnbutrons or other assets not included
Oves
on Form 990, Part X?
b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement
0No
rn Part XIII and complete the following table:

Amount
1c
Beg1nn1ngbalance
d Add1t1ons dunng the year
1d
e Drstnbutrons dunng the year
1e
1f
Ending balance
2a
Ord the organ1zat1on include an amount
b If'
Yes
exp Ia1nthe arranaement
I Part V I Endowment
Funds.
Dves
on Form 990, Part X, hne 21?
0No
rn Part XIII Ch eek here If the exolanatron has been Provided 1n Part XIII
Complete
rf the organ1zat1on answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 10

(al Current vear
(bl Prior vear
(cl Two vears back
fdl Three vears back
(el Four vears back
1a Beginning of year balance
b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for fac1ht1es
and programs
f
Adm1n1strat1veexpenses
9 End of year balance

2
Provide the estimated percentage
of the current year end balance (hne 1g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment
....
b Permanent endowment ....

c Temporarily restricted endowment
%
.... ________
The percentages rn lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%

3a Are there endowment funds not rn the possession
of the organ1zat1on that are held and administered for the organ1zat1on
by.
(i)
Yes
unrelated organ1zat1ons
(ii) related organrzatrons

b If 'Yes' to 3a(11),are the related organrzatrons
No
3a(il
3a(ii)
lrsted as required on Schedule R?
3b
Descnbe in Part XIII the intended uses of the or anrzatron's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.

Complete rf the organrzatron answered
Description of property
'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, hne 11 a. See Form 990, Part X, hne 1O
(a) Cost or other
basis Onvestment)
(b) Cost or other

basrs (other)
(d) Book value
(c) Accumulated
deprec1at1on
1a Land
b Bu ridings
c
Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
82978.
e Other
Total. Add Imes 1a throuah 1 e. (Column (d) must eaua/ Form 990 Part X column (BJ./me 1O(c))
37848.
....
45130.
45130.
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Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(c) Method of valuation: Cost or endofyear market value
(b) Book value
(a) Descnpt1onof security or category Oncluding name of security)
(1) Financial denvatives
(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(Al
!Bl
(Cl
!Dl
(El
(Fl
(Gl
!Hl
Total !Col /bl must eaual Form 990 Part X col /Bl line 12 l ....
I Part
VIII I Investments - Program Related.
Compete 1fth e organ1za 10n answere d 'Y es 't 0 Form 990 Part IV, I1ne 11C. See Form 990 Part X , I1ne 13
(b) Book value
(a) Descnpt1on of investment
(c) Method of valuation: Cost or endofyear market value
11l
(2)
/31
(4)
151
(6)
(71
18)
(9)
Total /Col /bl must eaual Form 990 Part X col /Bl line 13 l ....
I Part
IX l Other Assets.
Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Descnpt1on
(b) Book value
/1l
(2)
/31
/41
(5)
(61
(7)
(81
(9)
....
Total. (Column (b) must eaual Form 990 Part X col (BJ/me 15 I
IPart X
1 Other Liabilities.
Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11 e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(a) Descnpt1on of l1ab1hty
(b) Book value
1.
(1 l
Federal income taxes
(2)
(31
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must eaual Form 990, Part X, col (BJ/me 25 J
2.
....
l.Jab11ityfor uncertain tax pos1t1ons. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's hab1htyfor uncertain tax pos1t1ons under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here 1fthe text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI
Form990 2013
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econciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, hne 12a.
Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited f1nanc1alstatements
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments
2a
b Donated services and use of fac1ht1es
2b
c Recovenes of pnor year grants
2c
d Other (Descnbe in Part XIII.)

e Add lines 2a through 2d
2d
0.
2e
2156620.
Subtract line 2e from line 1
2156620.
Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1.
I 4a I
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

b Other (Descnbe 1nPart XIII)
4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b

Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. rrh1s must eaual Form 990 Part I /me 12.J
Total expenses and losses per audited f1nanc1alstatements
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
I Part
0.
2156620.
2470511.
4c
XH I Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
a Donated services and use of fac11it1es

b Pnor year adJustments
2b
c Other losses
2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.)

e Add lines 2a through 2d
2d
2a
2e
Subtract line 2e from line 1
3
4
0.
2470511.
Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1
I 4a I
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

b Other (Describe 1nPart XIII )
4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b
0.
2470511.
4c
Total exoenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. rTh1smust eaual Form 990 Part I /me 18 J
I Part XUIISupplemental
Information.
Provide the descnpt1ons required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part Ill, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, Imes 1band 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 add1t1onal1nformat1on.
PART X, LINE 2:
EXPLANATION: THE ALLIANCE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX ON INCOME OTHER THAN
NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER SECTION 50l(C)(4)
REVENUE CODE. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2013
OF THE INTERNAL
AND 2012,
THE ALLIANCE
HAD NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR

INCOME TAXES WAS REQUIRED.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2013
AND 2012,
ANALYSIS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740-10
THE ALLIANCE PERFORMED AN

RELATING TO ACCOUNTING
FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, AND DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN

TAX POSITIONS
QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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LIMITATIONS FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

REMAIN OPEN WITH THE U.S.
Pa e 5
continue
2012,
FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES.
2011 AND 2010,

THE ALLIANCE IS NOT
CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO FILE AN INCOME TAX RETURN IN ANY STATE TAX

JURISDICTION.

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SCHEDULE J
(Form 990)
Internal Revenue Se1V1ce
Compensation
Information
0MB No 154>0047
2013
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest

Compensated Employees
.... Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23 .
.... Attach to Form 990. .... See separate instructions.
Open to P_ublic
.... Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.aovlform990.
Inspection
Employer identification number

I Part t I Questions Regarding Compensation
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Yes
No
1a Check the appropnate box(es) 1fthe organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed 1nForm 990,
Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part Ill to provide any relevant 1nformat1onregarding these items.
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Rrstclass or charter travel

Travel for companions
Tax 1ndemn1f1cat1on
and grossup payments
D1scret1onaryspending account
Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Payments for business use of personal residence
Health or social club dues or 1n1t1at1on
fees
Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, d1dthe organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or prov1s1onof all of the expenses descnbed above? If 'No,' complete Part Ill to explain
2
1b
Did the organ1zat1onrequire substant1at1on pnor to re1mburs1ngor allowing expenses incurred by all directors,
trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked 1nline 1a?
3
Indicate which, 1fany, of the following the f1l1ngorgan1zat1onused to establish the compensation of the organ1zat1on's
CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organ1zat1onto
establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain 1nPart Ill.
D
D
D
4
D
D
D
Compensation committee
Independent compensation consultant
Form 990 of other organ1zat1ons
Written employment contract

Compensation survey or study
Approval by the board or compensation committee
During the year, d1d any person listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing
organ1zat1onor a related organ1zat1on:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?
4a
b Part1c1pate1n,or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqual1f1edretirement plan?
4b
c Part1c1pate1n,or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?
4c
X
X
X
a The organ1zat1on?
5a
b Any related organization?
5b
a The organ1zat1on?
6a
b Any related organ1zat1on?
6b
X
X
If 'Yes' to any of lines 4ac, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item 1nPart Ill
Only section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations
5
must complete lines 5-9.
For persons listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organ1zat1onpay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of
If "Yes" to line Sa or Sb, describe in Part Ill

6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, d1d the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:
If 'Yes' to line Ga or 6b, describe 1nPart Ill

7
For persons listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, d1d the organ1zat1onprovide any non-fixed payments
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subJect to the
not described 1nlines Sand 6? If 'Yes,' descnbe in Part Ill
1n1t1al
contract exception described in Regulations section S3.49S84(a)(3)?If 'Yes,' describe 1nPart Ill
9
If 'Yes' to line 8, d1d the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure descnbed 1n
Reaulat1ons section 53.4958-G(c)?
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part ti I Officers,
Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Hi~_hest Compensated
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Employees. Use duplicate copies If add1t1onalspace 1sneeded.
For each 1nd1v1dualwhose compensation must be reported 1nSchedule J, report compensation from the organ1zat1onon row (1)and from related organ1zat1ons,descnbed in the 1nstruct1ons, on row (1ij.
Do not 11stany 1nd1v1dualsthat are not listed on Form 990, Part VII
Note. The sum of columns (8)(1)(111)
for each listed 1nd1v1dualmust equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that 1nd1v1dual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099MISC compensation
(i) Base
compensation
(A) Name and Title
(1)
THOMAS PYLE
PRESIDENT
(2)
LISA WALLACE
(i)
(iii
(i)
SECRETARY/TREASURER
(ii)
(3)
(i)
DAN KISH
SVP POLICY
(4)
ROBERT BRAVELY
IER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(ii)
(i)
(iii
135723.
132827.
78575.
79975.
79457.
80543.
13853.
119997.
(ii) Bonus &

1ncent1ve
compensation
(iii) Other
reportable
compensation
15162.
14838.
9912.
10088.
7449.
7551.
1035.
8965.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
(C) Retirement and

other deferred
compensation
5155.
5045.
3271.
3329.
3178.
3222.
580.
5020.
(D) Nontaxable
benefits
8784.
8596.
8614.
8766.
0.
0.
1390.
12047.
(E) Total of columns

(8)(1)(0)
164824.
161306.
100372.
102158.
90084.
91316.
16858.
146029.
(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
1npnor Form 990
0.
0.
0.
o.
0.
0.
0.
0.
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(iii
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
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Provide the information, explanation, or descnpt1ons required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, Sa, Sb, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any add1t1onalinformation
PART It_ LINE 3:

EXPLANATION: THE AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE (AEA) SHARES STAFF,
AND OTHER EXPENSES WITH THE INSTITUTE
50l(C)(3)
FACILITIES
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH (IER),
A RELATED
ORGANIZATION. IER SERVES AS THE COMMONPAYMASTER AND ALL
EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES OF IER INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL REQUIRED TO BE LISTED

ON SCHEDULE J.
AND BENEFITSt
PART I,
AEA REPORTS ITS ALLOCABLE SHARE OF SALARIES,

AS REQUIRED,
PAYROLL TAXES
IN THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES.
LINE 7:
EXPLANATION: THE INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH (IER),
A RELATED 50l(C)(3)
ORGANIZATION AND THE COMMONPAYMASTER, AWARDEDAND PAID DISCRETIONARY

PERFORMANCE BASED INCENTIVE BONUSES IN 2013
TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS LISTED
IN PART VII,
WHICH IN THE AGGREGATE TOTALLED $170,000
PAID IN 2013
AND $80t_000
WAS PAID IN JANUARY 2014.
OF WHICH $90,000
WAS
THESE BONUSES WERE
ALLOCATED PROPORTIONATELY BASED ON SALARY ALLOCATED TO EACH ORGANIZATION.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
2013
Sup~J~P~~~!~!iJ!1!~~~ntf~~~s!~sfs'?!s~c~~~e~fon~~,!)-EZ
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information .
.... Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Open to Public
Ins ection
Name of the organ1zat1on

FORM 990,
PART I,
LINE
1,
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
IS A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH.
FORM 990,
ENLIST,
PART III,
LINE
1,
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER ENERGY CONSUMERS TO ENCOURAGE POLICYMAKERS
TO SUPPORT POLICIES
THAT LEAD TO ABUNDANT, AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE
ENERGY.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION
A, LINE 7A:
EXPLANATION: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE IS

APPOINTED BY THE INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH.
FORM 990,
B, LINE 11:
PART VI,
SECTION
EXPLANATION: THE FORM 990
WAS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED
BY MANAGEMENTFOR ACCURACY.
THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF AEA PRIOR TO FILING.
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY
THE PRESIDENT AND FILED.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION
B, LINE 12C:
EXPLANATION: AS A GENERAL RULE, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT ENTER INTO

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REVIEWS
ALL TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVE
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IF MANAGEMENTOR THE
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS,
INTEREST POLICY PROVIDES FOR SPECIFIC
THE CONFLICT OF
PROCEDURES TO ADRESS THE CONFLICT.
INDIVIDUALS COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY INCLUDE OFFICERS,

MEMBEROF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELGATED POWERS.
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
DIRECTORS AND A
CONFLICTS WHICH MUST BE

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REPORTED INCLUDE TRANSACTIONS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS,

FAMILY, ENTITIES
number
MEMBERS OF THER
IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN INVESTMENT IN OR RECEIVE
COMPENSATION FROM, AND ANY RELATIONSHIPS IN WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION,
BELIEVES MAY OR DOES CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
THE POLICY SETS FORCE A REQUIREMENT TO DISCLOSE THESE CONFLICTS.
THE
GOVERNING BOARD MAKES ALL DECISIONS REGARDING THE DETERMINATION THAT A

CONFLICT IN FACT EXISTS AND IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE COURSE
OF ACTION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT.
THE PARTY WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT
MAY PRESENT HIS OR HER CASE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
BUT MAY NOT BE
INVOLVED IN THE DELIBERATION AND FINAL VOTE OR ACTION OF THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS.
EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CONTAINED IN

THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL.
SIMILAR TO THE PROCESS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THE GOVERNING
BOARD AND/OR PRESIDENT MAKE ALL DECISIONS REGARDING THE DETERMINATION THAT
A CONFLICT IN FACT EXISTS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE
APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT.
THE PARTY WITH THE
POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY PRESENT HIS OR HER CASE TO THE PRESIDENT AND/OR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
BUT MAY NOT BE INVOLVED IN THE DELIBERATION AND FINAL
VOTE OR ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION B, LINE 15:
EXPLANATION: THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND TOP MANAGEMENTIS

DETERMINED BY THEIR EMPLOYER, THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH, AND THE
PRESIDENT'S
AND TOP MANAGEMENT'S SALARY IS ALLOCATED TO THE ORGANIZATION
BASED ON TIME AND ATTENDANCE RECORDS.
THE PROCESS USED BY IER TO DETERMINE
THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS BASED UPON COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR

EXECUTIVES WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Schedule O Form 990 or 990E

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SECTOR AND IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE BOARD, AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING,
ALL OF ITS
ACTIONS SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING.
DELIBERATION AND APPROVAL
OF THE SALARY IS MADE DURING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND INSTRUCTIONS AS TO

THE SALARY LEVEL OF THE PRESIDENT ARE MADE IN WRITING BY A MEMBEROF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MANAGEMENT.
SALARIES FOR TOP MANAGEMENTARE ALSO BASED ON COMPARABLE SALARIES OF SENIOR

LEVEL MANAGERS IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR USING FORM 990'S
ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS PUBLISHED SALARY REPORTS.
FROM COMPARABLE
THE RECOMMENDED
SALARIES ARE PROPOSED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOR THEIR APPROVAL.
COPIES OF THE SALARY INFORMATION USED IN DETERMINING THE SALARY LEVELS

ABOVE AND DOCUMENTS NOTING THE APPROVED SALARIES ARE MAINTAINED AT THE
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OF !ER.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
LINE 17,
LIST OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990:
AL,AK,AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,HI,IL,KS,KY,ME,MD,MA,MN,MS,MO,NJ,NY,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR
PA,RI,SC,TN,UT,VA,WA,WV,WI,AR
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION C, LINE 19:
EXPLANATION: THE ORGANIZATION, UPON REQUEST, MAKES AVAILABLE ITS FORM 990
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANY POLICY DOCUMENTSARE PROVIDED TO INTERESTED
PARTIES,
SUCH AS FUNDERS, UPON REQUEST.
EVALUATE THE NECESSITY
THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
OF EACH SUCH REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
POLICY DOCUMENTS AND TO DETERMINE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION,

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Name of the orgamzat1on
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RELEASE THESE DOCUMENTSTO AN OUTSIDE PARTY.
FORM 990,
PART IX,
LINE llG,
OTHER FEES:
CONSULTANTS:
PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES
137800.
MANAGEMENTAND GENERAL EXPENSES
0.
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
5700.
TOTAL EXPENSES
143500.
CONSULTANTS - RESEARCH/WRITING:
78581.
0.
o.
TOTAL EXPENSES
78581.
SPEAKERS:
2500.
o.
o.

TOTAL EXPENSES
2500.
MEDIA CONSULTING:
136620.
0.
1380.
TOTAL EXPENSES
138000.
TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990,
PART IX,
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0MB No 1545-0047
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
SCHEDULER
(Form 990)
201.3
if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
~ Attach to Form 990.
~ See separate instructions.
~Complete
~Information
about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions
Of>en to Public,
Inspection
is at www.irs.gov/form990.

Part I
Identification
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Name, address. and EIN (1fapplicable)

of disregarded entity
Primary act1v1ty
Legal dom1c1le(state or
Total income
End-ofyear assets
Direct controlling
entity
INSTITUTE
1100
of Disregarded Entities Complete If the organization answered 'Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 33
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Pnmary act1v1ty
Legal domicile (state or
Exempt Code
section
Public chanty
status (1fsection
501 (c)(3))
Direct controlling
entity
foreign country)
(g)
Sec~on 512(bX13)
controlled
enUty?
Yes
No
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH - 76-0149778
H STREET
NW
SUITE 400
20005
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions

LHA
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because 1thad one or more related tax-exempt
Name, address, and EIN

of related organ1zat1on
WASHINGTON DC
332161
09.12-13
foreign country)
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations

organizations during the tax year.
Part ll
number
26-2731617
~DUCATIONAL
PISTRICT
for Form 990.
OF COLUMBIA iSOl(C)(3)
IS09(A) (2)
!JA
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
29
ScheduleR{Form990l2013
Part Ill
Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership

organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year
(a)
(b)

of related organ1zat1on
Primary act1v1ty
(c)
Legal
dom1c1le
(stateor
foreign
country)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Direct controlling
entity
Predominantincome
(related, unrelated,
excludedfrom tax under
sections 512-514)
Share of total
income
Share of
end-of-year
assets
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation

organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year
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Complete 1fthe organ1zat1onanswered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because 1t had one or more related
(j)
(h)
(i)
(kl.
K.eneral
o Percentage
Code V-UBI
D15propor11onate
managingownership
allocaDons' amount in box
20 of Schedule oartner?
Yes No K-1 (Form 1065) Ye~ No
or Trust Complete 1fthe organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because rt had one or more related
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)

of related organ1zatton
Primary act1v1ty
Legal dom1c1le
Direct controlling
entity
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
Share of total
income
Share of
end-of-year
assets
Percentage
ownership
(stateor
foreign
country)
30
(i)
Section
512(bX13)
controlled
entitv?
Yes
No
ScheduleR(Form990l2013
Part V
Transactions
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Complete 1fthe organ1zat1onanswered "Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36
With Related Organizations
Note. Complete line 1 1fany entity 1slisted 1n Parts II, Ill, or IV of this schedule.
1
Yes
No
During the tax year, did the organization engage In any of the following transactions with one or more related organ1zat1ons listed in Parts IHV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annu1t1es(iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity
1a
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organ1zat1on(s)
1b
Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organ1zat1on(s)
1c
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organ1zat1on(s)
1d
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organ1zat1on(s)
1e
X
X
X
X
X
D1v1dendsfrom related organ1zat1on(s)
X
X
X
X
X
1f
g Sale of assets to related organ1zat1on(s)
1a
h Purchase of assets from related organ1zat1on(s)
1h
Exchange of assets with related organ1zat1on(s)
1i
Lease of fac1ht1es,equipment, or other assets to related organ1zat1on(s)
1i
k Lease of fac1ht1es,equipment, or other assets from related organ1zat1on(s)
1k
Performance of services or membership or fundra1s1ng sol1c1tat1onsfor related organ1zat1on(s)
11
m Performance of services or membership or fundrais1ng sohc1tat1onsby related organ1zat1on(s)
1m
X
X
X
n Sharing of fac1ht1es,equipment, ma1l1nglists, or other assets with related organ1zat1on(s)
1n
o Sharing of paid employees with related organ1zat1on(s)
1o
X
X
p Reimbursement paid to related organ1zat1on(s)for expenses
1D
q Reimbursement paid by related organ1zat1on(s)for expenses
1a
Other transfer of cash or property to related organ1zat1on(s)
1r
s Other transfer of cash or orooertv from related oraan1zat1on(sl
1s
X
X
If th
.....
,f the ab
'Y
(a)
Name of related organ1zat1on
d rel
(b)
Transaction
type (as)
(c)
Amount involved
111 INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH
631168.
121 INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH
744513.
INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH
114394.
(3)
hold
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
~CTUAL COST
14)
15)
161
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ScheduleR(Form990)2013
Part Vl
Unrelated Organizations
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.Page4
Taxable as a Partnership Complete If the organization answered 'Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following 1nformat1onfor each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organ1zat1onconducted more than five percent of its act1v1t1es(measured by total assets or gross revenue)
that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
(b)
(c)

of entity
Pnmary act1v1ty
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
(e)
Areal!
Predominantincome ~annerssec
(related,unrelated,
excludedfrom tax
under section 512-514) Yes No
(f)
(g)
Share of
total
income
Share of
endofyear
assets
s~;/~~3)
{h)
(i)
(i)
(k)
Dispropor
CodeV-UBI !Generalor Percentage

bonaIC amount in box 20 managing
ownership
~~ of ScheduleK-1 ~~
(Form 1065) Yes No
Yes No

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AMERICAN
Part VII 'Supplemental Information
Schedule R Form 990 2013
2 6-2 7 3161 7
ENERGY ALLIANCE
Pa e 5
Provide add1t1onalinformation for responses to questions on Schedule R {see instructions) .
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F rm 8868 Rev. 1 2014

If you are fil!ng for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box
. IIIJ,,
Note. Only complete Pait II If you have already been granted en automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.
ge 1 .
If ou are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, com lete only Part I on
:PartU!
Additional
Not Automatic
3-Month Extension of nme. Only file the original no co ies needed .

Enter filer's ldentiMn11 number see instructions
Type or
Name of exempt organization or other filer, see Instructions.
Employer Identification number (EIN) or
print
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AMERICANENERGYALLIANCE
Fllobylho
Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.
duodatoro,
Social security number (SSN)
~~'::;;.,
1155 15TH STREET, NW, NO. 900
Instructions
Crty, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see Instructions.
~ASHINGTON, DC 20005
Enter the Return code for the return that this apphcat1on ls for (file a separate application for each return)
[QJil
Application
Return
Return
Code
Is For
Appllcatlon
Is For
Form 990 or Form 990EZ
,,,
''
''
Code
OB
Form990BL
02
Form 1041A
Form 4 720 hndlv1dual\
03
Form 4720 lother than 1ndlvlduan
09
Form990PF
Form 990T 1sec. 401 la) or 4081a\ trust)
04
Form 5227
10
05
Form 6069
11
Form 990T Itrust other than abovel
06
Form 8870
12
STOP! Do not complete
Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously flied Fonn 8888.
Thebocksare1nlhecareof
THE ORGANIZATION- 1155 15TH STREET, NW, NO. 900 20005
IIIJ,,WASHINGTON,DC
Telephone No..... 2 0 2-6 21-2 9 4 0

Fax No. IIIJ,,
-----------If the organization does not have an office or place of business 1nthe Unrted States, check this box
If this is for a Group Return, enter the orgen1zat1on'sfour digit Group Exemption Number (GEN)
D .
box IIIJ,,
If ii is for part of the group, check this box IJll,
4
I request an additional 3-month extension of time until
and attach a 11stwith the names and EINs of all members the extension 1sfor.
NOVEMBER15 , 2 0 14.
For calendar year 2 0 1 3 , or other tax year beginning ---------,,=.----If the tax year entered In lrne 5 1sfor less than 12 months, check reason:
5
6
111J,,
. If this is for the whole group, check this
, and ending~----------Initial return
Final return
Change In accounting period
State 1ndetarl why you need the extension ~=---==-:c--===--=~-------,--==--~-------------ADDIT I ONAL TIME IS NEEDED TO THE OBTAIN REQUIRED INFORMATIONNECESSARY
TO FILE A COMPLETEAND ACCURATERETURNAND TO ALLOWFOR REVIEW OF THE
990 BY BOARD MEMBERSAND/OR DESIGNATEDOFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
8a
If this appl1cat1on 1sfor Forms 990-BL, 990PF, 990T, 4 720, or 6069, enter the tentatlVe tax, less any
ea
nonrefundable credits. See instructions.

b
II !hrs apphcat1on 1sfor Forms 990PF, 990T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated
tax payments made. Include any pnor year overpayment allowed
as a credit and any amount paid
'
orev1ouslv with Form 8868

C
'
8b
Sc
Balance due. Subtract lrne 8b from line Ba Include your payment with this form, 1frequired, by using
EFTPS /Electronic Federal Tax Pavment Svstem\. See 1nstrucUons.
Signature and Venficatlon must be completed for Part II only.

=nm:-w.,al I haveexaminedthis form. includingaccompanying
schedulesandstatements.andto thebestof my knowledge
andbelle!.
:.O-"'fl'-a::a::c_
lh I amauthonzedto preparethis form
S1 nature..,_
Title IIIJ,,
Dale 111J,,
b ~ 8--/<.(
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Form

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

tt may be made public.

Department of the Treasury

D Employer identification number

Number and street (or PO box 1fma1l1snot deliveredto streetaddress)

Room/suite E Telephone number

If "No,' attach a hst (see instructions)

Bnefly descnbe the organization's m1ss1onor most s1gn1f1cant

Check this box ...

8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

r.:1,PartH l Signature Block

'> i:; 7014

1fthe organ1zat1ond1scont1nuedits operations or disposed of more than 25% of 1tsnet assets.

, fUnder penaltiesOfpequry,I declarethat I haveexammedthIS returnl1~l~dmg1'c'companymg

Form 990 2013

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Part Ill Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Bnefly descnbe the organization's m1ss1on:

AEA IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS A

If 'Yes,' descnbe these new services on Schedule 0.

If 'Yes,' descnbe these changes on Schedule 0.

including grants of$ --------

RE SEARCH: AEA CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND

Other program services (Descnbe in Schedule O)

Total program service expenses ....

including grants of$

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

IV I Checklist of Required Schedules

If "Yes, complete Schedule A ...

Schedule D, Part Ill

If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV

the organization's l1ab111ty

foreign organ1zat1on?If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

or for foreign 1nd1v1duals?If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV

column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I

1c and Ba? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II

Did the organ1zat1onoperate one or more hospital fac11it1es?

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Form 990 12013\

of Required Schedules (continued)

Schedule K. If "No", go to /me 25a

Ord the organrzatron engage rn an excess benefrt transaction wrth a

drsqualrfred person durrng the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

drrector, trustee, or drrect or rndrrect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part JV

Ord the organrzatron liqurdate, terminate, or drssolve and cease operatrons?

sections 301. 7701 2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I

Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.

If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, /me 2

Form 990 (2013)

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Form 990 2013

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check 1fSchedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V

(gambling) winnings to pnze winners?

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country: ....

If 'Yes,' to line Sa or Sb, d1d the organ1zat1onfile Form 8886-T?

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions

under section 170(c).

d If "Yes." 1nd1catethe number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

donor advised funds.

a Did the organ1zat1onmake any taxable d1stnbut1ons under section 4966?