** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY ** rom 990 lUnder section 501(c), 527, oF 4947(9)) ofthe Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax = |-“2"— 2016 __ a > Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. pare pieas rena Reve Sve Information about Form 990 and it intructions is at www. gov/ormo90. Inspection ‘A For the 2016 calendar year, oF tox year beginning and ending B owe [OName of ganization Employer identification number American Legislative Exchange Council Doing business a8 52-0140979 ‘Number and street (or P.O boxifmall nol Gtvere to sel adress) ]Roorute [E Telephone numbor 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor 703-373-0933 City or town, sate or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Ae 10,345,179. Arlington, VA 22202 Hie) Ie thie group return Name and address ofprincbaloficerMire. Lisa B. Nelson for subordinates? .. C]yes GI Ne same _as C above H¢o) erdrats veuceert—l¥es [_]No 1 Tax-exempt status: [X] 50110)3) 501(o) yo¢insertna.y [7T asarjay(tjor [7527] 1 *No,* attach a ist. (soe instructions) J Website: > www. alec.org H(e) Group exemption number Be Form of organization: [XC] Corporation []rust_[TAssociaton [J Other Be Tu Year of formation: 1.9°7 5] State ot eel domicie: TI, [Part] Summary | + Bist desccto to rpanzaton’s mission ormost agnfcantacivtes: ASBist State Legislators | congress & the public by sharing research and educational info 2 Check this box > [_] rth organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of ts net assets, i ‘8 Number of voting members ofthe governing body (Part Vine ta) 3 23 8 | 4 numberof independent voting members of the governing body (Par I ine 1b) 4 23 | & Total numberof individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Par V, ne 28) 5 46 § | 6 Total numberof volunteers (estimate necessary) 6 35 § | 7. Total uolated business rovenve from Part Vil, column (0), ine 12 ira 900. b Net unrated business taxable incoms from Form G90, na 34 ie O. Prior Year ‘Current Year | 8 Contributions and grants (Part Vl ne 1) 7,393 ,600.| 8,873,957. £ | 9 Program servi raven (Pat Vil ine 29) 1,110,806. 990608. E | 10 tnvestment income Part Vil, column (A, nes 8, 4 and 70) 2,971. 3,897. 41. Otnerrevenue Part il, column (Anes 8,80, 8, 8, 10c, and 116) 476,751. 476,717. 42 Total revenue add ts 8 through 11 ust equal Par Vi, column (A ne 12) ,984,128.| 40,345,179. Grants and similar amounts pa (Part x, column (A, ines 13) 15,750. 18,500. +4 Bonots paid oor for mambors (Part IX, column ne 4) 0. 0. 4g | 15. Salas, othr compensation, employee benefs (Part, coumn (A, nes 8:10) 3,393,944.| 3,774,801. E | 16a Professional undrasing foos Part IX, column (A, ine 116) 3,750. 41,000. £ | Total fundraising oxpancos (Part, column (O}.ne25) pe 514,140. 5 | 47 omer expenses (Part X column (A), ines Ta t16, 111240) 4,882,904.| 5,222,281. 18 Total expenses. Add ines 1817 (must equal Part X, column (A ine 25) 8,376 ,348,[ 9,056,582. avenue ass expenses, Subtract ine 18 from ine 12 607,780.| 1,288,597. 5 ing of Curent Year | End of Year G3) 20. Total assets Par X, kno 16) 5,107,279.| 6,875,636. £5) 21 Total tabs Pat X ine 26) 2,239,877. 2,719,637. 3 | 22. Netassats oc fund balances, Subtact ine 2 fom ine 20, 2,867,402.| 4,155,999. art Il | Signature Block rf pac (othgsgnanofieyis based on alinformaton of which prgarer as any know. core and comple, Declaration of Under pena of perjury, declare tat fepeareal ‘etrn nding accompanying schedules and statements, and tothe ast of my nowldgo and Dae, is if, sin |D seauearonca O44 a Here Mrs. Lisa B. Nelson, CE af ilit “yp name a y Print/Type preparer’s name ‘Prepagges sighature ate rT Pr Paid Thomas J. Raffa 0“ Je} salar 00916458 Preparer |Fimsname y Raffa, B.C. FimsENye 52-1511275 Use Only |Fimsaccressy, 1899 L Street, ‘Suite 850 Washington, DC _ 20036 Phone no.202-822-5000 nN form 990 (2016) Maythe IRS discuss this rtum withthe preparer shown above? (esa instuctons ‘aay jrie® LA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. C 5¢ ) iLForm 990 (2016) American Legislative Exchange Council 2-0140979 Page2 {Part ill| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Cihockit Sonedo O contains a eeponse ornot to any in his Pat al 1 Broty dost te organization's mission: The erican Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is a think-tank for state-based public policy issues and potential solutions. ALEC's mission is to assist State Legislators, Members of Congress, business and the general public by sharing research and educational info. 2 Di the organization undertake any signieant program sevice during the yar wrich were not sted on the prior Form 990 oF 990-£27 Clves Eno \F "Yes," deeribe these new services on Schedule ©. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?, (ves ExINo IF Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 4 Describe he oxganzation’s program service accomplishments foreach ofits three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(6(8) and 501(0)4) organizations aro required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and reveqwe, i any for each program service reported, 49 (cose Vieweress 3,737,742. earsnogwiees 7 freon 121,908.) Task Forces - ALEC's Task Forces provide a forum for legislators and the private sector to discuss issues and develop and draft model policies which serve as a public policy resource. The Task Forces include the following: American City Council Exchange; Civil Justice; Commerce, Tnsurance and Economic Development; Communications and Technology; Criminal Justice Reform; Education and Workforce. Development; Energy, Environment and Agriculture; Health and Human) Services; Federalism and International Relations; and Tax and Fiscal Policy. 4 (coe a 1,252,362. vasoseivors ) (evens 1,233,971.) Conferences - ALEC holds national conferences, providing workshops on current issues with leading experts, public figures and elected officials. The three national conferences held during 2016 were the Spring Task Force Summit, Annual Meeting and States and National Policy Summit Meeting. 4e (cae mat 1, 230,116. rencra goats Y fever Public Affairs - ALEC conducts an on-going communications program that promotes policies based on free-market, limited government and federalism among @lected officials and the private sector members and educates the general public on ALEC's institutional goals and objectives. y 4d Other program senices (Desorbe in Schedule O} (cman 1,153,465. voverssanests 18,500.) (rnewos _ 110,546.) fp Tota ovoaram service expenses 7,373,685.Form 990 2016) American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 _Page3 [Part IV | Checklist of Required Schedules Yes | No 41s the organization described in section 501()() or 4947{a) (other than a private foundation)? nes," complete Schedule A a(x 2 Inthe organization required to complete Schedule 6, Schedule of Contbutord? 2 [x 3. Did the organization engage in isc or indict political campaign acts on beh of o: in opposition to candidates for pubic offce? I *Yes,* complete Scnedule C, Part 3 x 4 Section 601(0(8) organizations, Dis the organization engage in lobbying actos, or have a section S01) election in effect diring the tax yar? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part! a|x {5s the organization a section 501(e¥4), 501), oF 501(0N6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revere Procedure 98197 If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Pat 5 x {6 Didthe organization maintain any donot advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the ight to provide advice onthe dstbution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Pat! | 6 x 17 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, tho environment, historic land areas, or histori structures? if "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 1 x {8 Did the organization maintain collections of works ofa, historical tressures, or other simular assete? "Yes," complete ‘Schedule D, Part 8 zx 9 Did the organization report an amount in Par, fn 27, oF eserow or custodial account tabilly, serve as a custodian fr mounts not sted in Part X; oF provide creat counsetng, dabt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? 11 *¥es," complete Schedule D, Part V 2 x 40 Did the ganization, directly or through a related organization, hold ascas in temporary restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasiendowments? if "Yes," complete Schedule O, Part V 0 x 114 the organization's answer to any ofthe fotowing questions i "Yes," thon complete Schedule D, Parts VI Vl Vl, 0, ox as applicable ‘2. tho organization report an amount for and, bulings, and equipment in Part, line 107 I "es," complete Schedule D, Partvt v0 | X 'b_Did the organization report an amount for investments other secures in Part X, ine 12 that i 5% or more ofits total ‘assets reported in Part X, na 167 If *Yos,* complate Schodule O, Part Vil Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X ine 19 that is 596 or more of ts total assets reported In Part X, ine 16? If "Yes," complete Schoduie D, Part Vil ste x <4. Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that i 5% or more of ts total assets reported in art X, ine 187 If Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX va] [x «Cid the organization report an amount for other labios in Part X, ine 25? If Yes," complete Schedule O, Part X tte |X {Cid the organization's separate or consolidated financial statomonts forthe tax year inckide a footnote that addresses the organization's ability for uncertain tax postions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? if "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Lae Lx +128 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements forthe tax yoar? If Yes," complete ‘Schedule D, Parts and XII 2a x 'b_ Was the organization incided in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? 1 "Yes," and ifthe organization answered *No* to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and Xi! 's optional so| x 49 Isthe organization @ school described in section 170(b\ TVA)? I"Yes," complete Schedule E 3 = ‘4a ic the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside ofthe United States? 148 x Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, funcralsing, business, Investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 ‘or more? If Yes," complate Schedule F, Parts and IV ao. x 415 Did the organization report on Part 1x, column (A) ine 3, more tan 85,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any {orcign organization? if Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts and IV 16 x 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A) line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? I*Yes,* complete Schodule F, Parts i and IV 6 x 47 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, colum (A), ines 6 and 118? if Yes," complete Schedule G, Part |x 418. Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part Vil, ines 16 and Ba? If*Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I 8 x 49. Did the organization report more than $15,000 af gross income from gaming activities on Part Vl, ine 9a? if "Yes," ‘completo Schedule , Pat 19 x Form 990 72016)rm 980 (2016) American Legislative Exchange Council 0140979 paged Part IV | Checklist of Required Schedules ontnueq) 20a Did the organization operate one or mare hospital facies? if "Ys," complete Schedule H bf *Yes" to line 20a, cd the organization attach a copy ofits aucted financial statements to this return? 21 _ Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization oF domestic government on Part IX, column (A) line 17 I "Yes," complete Schedule |, Parts land i! 122 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or ther assistance to ofr domestic incviuals on Pati, column (A), ine 27 If*Yes,* complete Schedule , Parts (and i 29 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part Vl, Section A, Sine 3,4, or § about compensation ofthe organization's current and former officers, directors, usteas, key employees, and highest compensated employees? if "Yes, complete Schedule J ‘ata Did the organization have @ tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as ofthe last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer ines 240 through 240 and complete ‘Schedule K-11 "No", go to ne 25 'b Did the organization invest any proceeds of taxexempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? {Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any taxeexempt bonds? {6 id the organization act as an “on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at anytime during the year? 250 Section 504(¢K3), 501(6)4), and 501(c}(29) organizations Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with @ disqualified person dung the year? IF "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part bis the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benef transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and ‘that the transaction has not been reported on any ofthe organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-27 I “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part 126 Did the organization Zeport any amount on Part % ling 5,6, oF 22 for receivables from or payables to any current oF former ofcer, directors, trustees, Key employees, highest compensated employees, or clsquaified persons? if "Yes," ‘complete Schedule (, Parti! 27 Did the organization provide a grantor other assistance to an officer, crector, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee theroot, a grant selection comittes member, orto a:25% controllad entity a family member of any of thase persone? iF "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 128 Was the organization a paty to a business transaction wth one ofthe folowing partis (see Schedule L, Part IV Instructions for applicable fling thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): ‘8 Acurtent or former ofcer, crector, trustee, or key enploye? If *Yes,"complote Schedule, Part IV 'b A family member ofa current or former officer, dector, trustee, or key employes? if "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part V © Anentity of which a curent or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an offic | ‘© Did the organization requlary ane consistently moritor and enforce compliance with the policy? if "Yes, describe in Sehedile O how this was done se| X 48. Did the organization have a witten whistleblower policy? 1X 44 Did the organization have a writen document retention and destruction policy? 1a X 45 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparabiity data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? ‘a. The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 150| X b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15, "Yes" to line 18a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (s2e instructions). ; 46a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? 168 x b If *Yes," cid the organization follow a written potcy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 166 Section C. Disclosure 47 Ust the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be fed! 18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 980, and 980 (Section 5OTK6}f3)s only) avaliable for public inspection. indicate how you made these avaiable. Check all that apply Ownwebste — [_] Another'swebsite [X] upon request. L_] oxher fexplain in Schedtule 0) 49 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if s0, how) the organization made its governing documents, confit of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year. 20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: Pe Lisa Bowen, CFO - 703-373-0933 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor, Arlington, WA 22202 z TAN aor ie ee Schedule O for full list of states CORP? t p> See Schedule O Tara TANT oT wateForm 990 (201 ican Legislative Exchange Coun: Part Vil| Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compens: Employees, and Independent Contractors. [Chock f Schedule O contains a response or note to ay lin in this Part Vi oO Section A_ Officers, Directors, Tustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees, {1a Complete this table fr al porsons required tobe sted. Report compensation forthe calendar year ending with or within the organization’ ax yer List alo the organization's current officrs,deectors, rusts (whether individuals or organizations), regarcess of amount of compensation. Enter On cours (9) (6), ar (1 no compensation was paid = : ‘st alo the organization's current key employees, any. Soeinstructions for definton of “ey employes.” * List the oganizaton's five erent hignest comporaated employees (other than an oficer, director, tusteo,orkey employee) who received report able componcaton (5 of Form W2 and/or Bor 7 of Ferm 1099-MISc)of mare than $100,000 from the organization and any elated organizations ‘List al ofthe organization's former officers, Key emoloyees, and highest componsatod employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from te organization and any related organizations, ‘List all ofthe ocgarizatin’s former directors of trustees that recsiv2g, nthe capacity as a former director or trustee ofthe organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from tho orgaization and any related organizations. Unt eron inte flowing oder nda rusts o rector: atta ston: fase eros Ngee coments aloe ‘and former such persons, TJ checks box nether tho organization nor any lated crgrizaton componsated any curent ofr, tote, ost a © ©) o @ # Name and Tale vere0e | sna cPoS nanan | _RePotabio Reportable | Estimated tous por [SScestaet teas | compensation | compensation | amount of wook | meeanecrcra ‘rom ‘fom rated other istany | the cxganzatons | compensation sours tor orgarizavon | (w2/1080618C) | "fromthe related wanoaemisoy crganizaton ganizations i and lated below eles ergarizators| in} i Gy Genator teak Vila, Wr 1.00 chats 2 x| [x 0 0. o. (2) Senator Janes Buck, iY 1.00 First Vice chair X| 1X 0 0. (3). senator Wayne Wiederhauser, or | 1-00 second x| |x 0. 0. 0. (4) Representative Gary Sanz, O 1.00 secrata x! |x 0 0 (5) Representative Phil King, 7 1.00 ImiodLate peat chal x| |x 0. 0 (6) Senator Jocl Anderson, cA 00 Director x 0. ° (7). Senator Bill Cadman, co 1.00 Director x | I o. o (8) Representative Alan Clemons, [2.00 80; Dizector x 0. 0 0. (9) Senator Andre Cushing, ME 1.00 {rector x o. 0. 0. (0) Representative Dave Frizzell, [2.00 IM Dizector x 0. 0. 0. (21) speaker PRITip Gunn, 3 T.00 Dizestor x o O. (12) senator Judson HIT, GA T.00 pirestos x o. o. o. (23) speaker Wiiiiea Wowell, vA 1.00 pirestor x 0. o. (24) Representative Horine rasperik, | 1.00 ets Director x o. 0. o. (15) speaker Ray Merrick, KS 1.00 Dixeotor x o. (16) Representative Dawn Fetvengii1, | 1.00 In: pizector x onl (a7) Repeesentative John Piscopo, =| 1.00 pirector xl | |orm 990 (2016) American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 _Fage8 Part Vil] section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) «) ® © oy © a Name and tie average |, £22tton, | Reportable. Reportable | Estimated nous per |{estereurrete | compensation | compensation | amount of week | stexandsarcerea trom ‘rom related other (istany the crganizatons | compensation ours for organization | (w2it0seMisc) | fromthe related w2rr096miso) organization lergerizations hd lated boow | E aly cxgarzations too) | HH Gey Representative vaaon Saine, nc | 1-00 Director x 0. 0 0. (19) Senator William Seitz, o# 1.00 Director x 0. 0. o. (20) Representative Blais Thoresoa, |_1-00 xD; Director x|_| 0. 0, ow (21) Representative curry toda; at | _1.00 Dizector x L o. 0. on (22) speaker Linda Upseyer, 7A 1.00 Dizector x o. 0. O. (22) senator Susan Wagle, ™S pizector x o. 0. (24) Usa Nelson an x 392,208. o.| 10,632. (25) tha Bowen . cro x 157,209. o.| 24,509. (26) Mlebeel Bowman vp = Poliel 170,937. 0.| 25,058. 1 Sub-total con 720,354. 0.| 60,199. ‘© Total from continuation sheets to Part Vil, Section A 38,418. 0.| 67,851. Total (ade tines 1b and te) 1,558,772. 0.[ 128 050. 2 Total numberof individuals (ncluding but not kmited o those listed above) who received mere than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization D> 9 es [No 3d the organization ist any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, orhighest compensated employae on tne 122 if Yes," compete Schedule for such individual 3 x 4 Forany individual ated on fin Yas the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and rested organizations greater than $150,000" i "Yes," complete Schedule J or such individual alx '5 Did any porson listed on ne 1a receive or accrue compensation ftom any unrelated organization or indivcual for services rendered tothe organization? fos," complete Schedule Jor such 5 x ‘eatin B. Independent Contractors “Complete this table for your ve highest compensated Independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from ‘tho organization. Report eomponsation forthe calondar year ending with or within tho organizations tax year. «“) @ @ Name and business address Description of services Compensation Spectrum 1600 Broadway, Suite 1350, Denver, CO 80202bffice renovation 183,677. CMI Communications, 400 Mile Crossing Blvd., Rochester, NY 14624 Audio Visual 159,937. 2 Total number of independent contractors (inchiding but nt ited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation fom the organization Pe 2 See Part VII, Section A Continuation sheets = py CORYForm 980 American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 [Part Vil] Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) “ @ © © © © Name and te Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours | Checkallthat apply) | compensation | compensation | amount of er from ‘tom elated other Wook the cxganizations | compensation (ist any cxgariation | wertosemiso) | tom tne hours for we2rt0seMisoy erganization related and related lrsanizations| corganizations bolow fee) (21) Withetm Melerting 40.00 coo x. 169,709. o.| 7,627. (28) Jonathan Witi Lene 40.00 Chket kconontse x 156,909. 18,403. (29) eft tanbert 40.00 ve = Monber Relations x 148,934, o.| 24,159. (30) Bertiett Cleland 40.00 General counsel x 128 509. o.| 3,192. (31) Bob Witenes 40.00 senior fellow x. 129,354, o, 576. (32) Marte vulas 40.00 | Sc, Dir,-Corp, & Nonprofit Relations x 105 ,003.| 13,894. Total to Part Vil, Section Aine to 938,418. 67,851. —_ . O DW St 5 iom 016 American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 paged ‘Statement of Revenue Check if Schedule O contains a O ‘or note to any ine inthis Part VL Related or | Unrelated | exempt tuneton | Business mae Membership dues Fundvaising events elated organizations Government grants (contributions) Al other contibutors, gts, grant, and sinir amounts not included above 3,873,987 Total, Add ines ta:tt 873, 951, iness Cod conferences /seninars 300089, 922, 582, 911,782, Henborehip dues ————SS—S™S*«* 00D 7, 603, 74,005, Publications —————S™SC«& SDT 337] 3317] Contibutlons, cit, Grants Ghd Other Salar arnounts| 1m Service ‘Riother program sence revenue Total Add lings 2021 350,608 | investment income (ncucing diidencs, interest, and cther similar amounts}. Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royaltes 3.397] Gross rents Less rental expenses. Fental income or (oss) Net rental income or €088) Gross amount tom sales of [-@Securties | (Other sssets other than inventory Less: cost o other basis, ‘and sales expenses, Gain or (os Net gain er (oss) {Gross incame from fundraising events (not Inoluding $ of contributions reported on tne Yo). See Pat IV ine 18 B Less: direct expenses... [Net income o ess) fram fundraising events {Gross income from gaming activities. See Partly, ne 19 ‘Less: dest expenses: NNetincome or oss} rom gaming activites Gross sales of inventory, less returns and afowances Less: cost of goods sold INetincome or fe} rom sales of invent ‘Miscellaneous Revenue ‘Tublease incons * Other Revenue ‘ioter revenue Total. Add lines 112-11 . 1677 +42_Toval revenue, Se instructions Toss] 1,466,475 | ERIA imma a6 Fam 990 (2016) ++ Sublease Income - from:‘Section 501) and 501/04) organeations must ompleteaf columns. Allother organizations must compile Column (A. Form990 201 American Legislative Exchange Council 140979 Paget Part IX [Statement of Functional Expenses. Checkit Schedule O containe a response or note foam line in this Part Be ow CT ‘Da nat include amounts reported on lines 6b, ( (0). aa raidrse | Popatianen | yaeimans | relia Gant doer ase none OE ‘and domestic governments. See Part IV, ine 24 18,500. 18,500. 2 Grants and afar astanoe to does ina See Pat Ny ne 2 2 Gra and cterastance on exciton, esign overnmers ann thi, Se Pat nes 16 an 18 4 ones paid oor or members & Compensalonof erent offces, dodo, trustees, and key employees 957,889. 677,500. 251,381.| 29,008. 6 Canpensaton aoe rove deed ‘persons (as defined under section 4958(1)(1)) and peor ecein sen 588) 7 Other salaries and wages 2,298,974.) 1,949,535. 178,122.) 171 Puede pen eal ancora ‘section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 56,201. 45,561. 7,126. 9 Other employee benefits 251,919. 217,461. 15,377. 10 Payroll taxes 209,818. 170,095. 26,603. 11 Foe oreo frogs Management b Legal 69,517. 57,396.) 8,115.) 4,006. @ Accounting 53,936. 43,818. 6,774. 3,344. 4 ebbing ‘e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, ine 17 41,000. 41,000. { nventont managemert es 6 Ofer. fine Tiana eet 0 ine ‘column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Sch 0.) 175 ,989.| 144,825.) 31,164.) 42 Advertising and promotion 41,595. 41,595. 13. Office expenses, 516,704. 349,289. 31,490. 135,925. 44 Information technology 156,429. 127,871. 19,120. 9,438. 1S Poyates 16 Occupancy 1,039,754.| 844,696. 130,593.| 64,465. 17 Travel 229,121.| 225,468. 3,515. 138. 4 Paymens aula onoaan expenses for any federal, state, o local public officials 313,054.) 248,605. 64,449. 49 Conferences, conventions, and meetings: 1,566,786. 1,494,177. 72,498. ili. 20 Interest 3,908. 3,175. 491. 242. Pt Payment ae 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 216,784. 176,116.| 27,228. 13,440. ‘23 Insurance 39,913. 33,348. 4,395, 2,170. tte in res oo come See tn ea Se re Rint teat Oe gm co So el ee eerie on Sate a Subscriptions/research 359,914. 355,898. 471. 3,545. » Bad debt 280,221.| 280,221.| Dues and membership 129,048. 122,941. 6,076. 31. a Artwork & graphics 12,049. 12,049. Allother expenses: 17,559. 13,766. 3,548. 245. 25 Total functions! expenses. Add lines 1 through 246 9,056,582.| 7,373,685.| 1,168,757. 514,140. 26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization ] cpus corn) nt cos ora canbet y cies nae tng state [DW nan (eter oo pac osare eS mae Sm B50 STGForm 980 2016) American Legislative Exchange Pago 14 Part X [Balance Sheet ‘Chock f Schedule O contains a raaponse or note to any ine in this Part X ] a) @ Beginning of yoar End of year 1 Cash snonintorestboarng 1,083,635. 4 635,557. 2. Savings and tomporary cash investrenis 1,374,813.| 2 | 3,910,114. 9. Pledges and grants receivable, net 1,202,517.| 3 747,645. 4 Accounts receivable, net 32,488.| 4 97,642. 5 Loans and oer receivables trom currant an former offices, directors, trustees, key employees, ad highest compensated employees. Complete Parti of Schedule 5 6 Loans and otner receivables from other dlequaified persons (as detinad under section 4959(9(1), persons desorbed n section 4958(2)3)8), and contibuting ‘employers and sponsoring organizations of section 601(6K9) voluntary 12 | employees’ beneficiary organizations (se inst). Complete Par Hof Sch L 6 B | 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7 = |e taventores forsale or use e 9 Prepaid expenses and defered charges 193, 640.| 9 261,523. 40a. Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis. Complete Pat Vif Schedule soa] 1,977,180. bb Lose: accumulated depreciation 300, 990,325. 870,802. 986,855. 11 tnvestments -pubiey traded securities 12 Investments -other securities. See Part Nine 11 117,000. ii1,302- 18 Investments -progranvrelated. See Part IV, ie 11 ~ 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assots. Soe Part WV ne 11 232,384, 124,998. 46 Total assets. Add Ines through 15 (must equal ne $4) 5,107,279. 6,875,636. “47” Accounts payable and accrued expenses 562,989. 1,028,450. 418 Grants payable 49 Deferred revenue 242,505. 366,353. 20 Taxexempt bond lables 21 Escrow or custocal account ably. Complot Part IV of Schedule 4g | temband ote paabis to caer an omeroears deios sts, 2 | key employees, highest compensated employees, ad ciaqualied persons B | compote Part of Schedule ze 5 | 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated tid patios 23 24 Unsecured notes and lcans payable to unrelated tid patos 28 25 Other abilities (nctiding federal income tax, payables to related third paris, and oer fabities not includes on lines 17.24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,434,383. 1,324,834. 26 Total abilities. Ads ines 17 throuah 25 2,239,877. 2,719,637. ‘Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here > LX] and g | complete tines 27 through 29, and lines 88 and 34 8 | 27 Unvostcted net assets 632,440. 27| 1,283,848. | 28 Temporatiy resticted net assets 2,234 ,962.| 28 | 2,872,151. [22 Pemanony sticed nt assis 2 5 | organizations that donot follow SFAS 117 (ASC 988), check here PL] | and complete tines 30 through 34. 2 | 90. Capital stock or rust principal, orcurent nds ___| x0 | 51 Pain orcaptal surplus, or land, bung, or equipment und fat 3 | 32 Revanes earings, endowment, sesamiae income or ota nde — 2 ‘33 Total net assets or fund balances 2,867,402. 03 | 4,155,999. ‘24 Total Esbiities and not assetsfund balances 5,107,279. 94| 6,875,636. Ferm 990 72016) sen sOPY.999 (2016) American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Paget? ‘Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets Checkif Schedule O contains a response oF note to any tine in this Part X1 Cj 41. Total revenue (ust equal Part il column (ine 12) 1| 10,345,179. 2. Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) [et 9,056,582. 3 Revenus less expenses, Subtract ne 2 from ine 1 3 1,288,597. ‘4 Netassets or fund balances at begining of year (must equal Part X, ine 3, colurs 4 2,867,402. {5 Netunrealzed grine (esses) on investrnents fs) {6 Donated eerie and use of facies 6 7 Investment expenses - 7 18 Prior period adjustments 8 {9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O} ° a 40 Net assets or und balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 trough 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, colua (8) a i 10 4,155,999. Part Xill Financial Statements and Reporting ‘Check if Schedule © contains a response or nate to any line inthis Part XL iow fd Yes [No 4. Accounting method used to prepare the Form 980: [—]casn CX] Accrual [other ifthe organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," expan in Schedule O. 2a Were the organization’ fnanclal statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a x It-¥es," check a box below to Indicate whether the financial statoments forthe year were complied or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both Cl separate basis _] Consolidated basis [_] Both consotdated and separate basis, bb Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? f"¥es," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements forthe year were audit consolidated basis, or both: Col separate basis LX] Consolidated basis [_] Both consolidated and separate basis ¢ I1*¥es" to line 2a or 2, does the organization have a committe that assumes responsiblity for oversight ofthe audit, ‘ona eoparaie basis, review, or compilation ofits financial statements and selection ofan Independent accountant? 20 x It the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Scheduio O. ‘3a Asa result of a federal award, vas the organization aquired to undergo an auditor audits as set forth inthe Single Aut ‘Act and OMB Circular A183? 2 3a x bb H-Vos,’ did the organization undergo the required audit or aucts? If the organization did net undergo the required audit Cor audits, explain wnyin Schedule O and describe any stps taken to undergo such avait 3 Form 990 2076) [OPY ante ate 2a oar eon ez Public Charity Status and Public Support | fermions cmlete the organization is section S0(cK) organization or # section 2016 Soar(ot} nonexemt chard rust. Downe he ay > Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-E2. Open to Public sera'aewnunSevice” |p information about Schedule A (Form 00 or 990.62) adits instructions is at www.irs.govlformS80. Inspection ame ofthe organization Employer Identification number American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 [Part [Reason for Public Charity Status ft organzatons mast complete this part) See auctions, “The erganization i nota private foundation Because Wis: Far ines through 12, check only one Box) + Lo] Achurc, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 1707) HAN. 2 l Aschool described in section 170(0K A. (Attach Schedule & (Form 990 or 9%HEZ}) 3 CJ Anosptal ora cooperative hosp service organization deserted in section 170(0K THAN, « [] Amedial esearch organization operated in conjunction wih a hospital dosed in section 17O(OK IAN, Enter the hospitas rama, cy, and sate 5 (Co Amorpanzation operated for tre bolt oa colege oruniveray owned or operated by @ governmental ui described section 17OONAKAN. (Complete Pat I) 6 (5 Atedera state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 1701) 1A}. 7 CE) Anorganaation that ormaly receives asubstrtia par of Rs Supper tom a governmental uit or rom the general publ described section TOON KAI (Complete Pat) 8 (J Acommunity trist described in section 170(b}(1)/A)v}. (Complete Part Il) © [J Anaproutural esearch organization described in section 1700) 1WAN(x) operated in conjunction wth alancgrant cobege tr univerly 0° anorand grant colege of agriculture (ee natuctons. Ener the name, cy, and state ofthe college or niverty 10 (J An organization at normaly eosin! (7) more than 39 1/8% ofie support for contbutons, membership Tees and gros receipts rom actos related to ts exempt functions - subject to catin exception, and (2) no more than 83 1/3% offs suppert from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (ess section 611 ta rom businassas acquited by the organization after June 90, 1975, ‘See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part IIL) 41 (1 anorganzation oxganizod and operated exctsiaty to tat for pubic safety. See section S09(aN). {2 EJ morpanzaton organized and operated exctusively forte Dena oft perfor te functions of, oto cay out the purposes of ene or trove publcly supported organizations descrbed in section S09(9K1} section SOD(a2). See section £09(a9). Check the box in tines 12a trough 124 that descrbes the typeof supporting organization and complete ines 120, 12, and 125 a (7) Type LA supporting organization operated, supervised, or controled by ts supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to reguaty appont or elect amajrty ofthe deectors or tustees ofthe supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections Aand B. > (7) Type lt. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having contol or management ofthe supporting organization vested inthe same persons that contol or manage the supported cnganization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. cc 1 Type tt functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally intograted with, is supported organization(s) (ee instructions). You must complete Pat IV, Sections A, D, and E- 4. J Type non-tintionaly integrate. A supporting organization operated in connection with ts supported organization(s) thats not functionally integrate. The organization generaly must satisfy asstibutonrequtement and an attontveness requirement ee instructions), You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. ‘eCheck his box the organization received a wrtten determination from the IRS that ts Type | Type Type Ii functionally integrated, or Type lon funciona integrated supporting organization {nto te numbor of supported organizations ee | 1. Provide the fotowing information about the supported organizations Fee arpa one {gevuredon ines 110 Sevelece rattuctonsh amo Anount of mane | — (aR oT oRar TT spport (ee nstuctions | suppor (se sttons) cgerizaton Total = HA For Paperwork Reduction Aot Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 900-EZ. ezsei op2i-1e Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-2) 2016‘Schedule (Form 990 or 990 ‘Support Schedule for {Complete ony I you checked the box on ine 5, 7,0 8 of Pat | rif the organization fallod to quaiy under Part Il Ifthe oganization fas to qualfy under the tests listed below, please complete Prt Il) Section A. Public Support Catendar yer (or fiszal year beginning in)P>] (a) 2012 w2018 (eq2014 (ans | tey20i6 otal 1 Gifs, grants, contributions, and membership fo98 received. (O0 not Include any “unusual grants) 7216208.| 5825882.| 6231036. 7393600.| 8873957.35540683. 2 Taxrevenuss levied forthe organ ‘zaton’s benefit and ether paid to ‘or expended on Its behalf 8 The value of services or faction furnished by a governmonta unt to the oqganization without charge 4 Total, Add tines 1 through 7216208.| 5825882. 6231036.| 7393600.| 8873957.95540683. {5 The potion of total contributions by each person (oer than a Governmental unit or pubicly supported organization) inckded conlins 1 that exceeds 2% ofthe amount shown on Ene 11, column ( 1189246. 6 Public support. susract es tia. 4351437. Section 8, Total Support Calendar year (or fiseal year beginning in) | __ (a) 2012 (2018 (e204 (a2015 (o)2016 (gota 7 Amounts trom line 4 7216208.| 5825882.| 6231036.| 7393600.| 6873957./35540683. 8. Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on ‘securities loans, rents, royalties ‘and incor trom similar sources 4,264.| 2,226. _2,528.|__2,971.| __3,897.| 15,886. ‘9 Net income from unrelated business activtae, whether or not the business isregulatly caried on 40. Otherincome. Do not include gain lor oss from the sal of capital assets (Explain in Part VI) 4,098.| 318,086.| 476,751.| 476,751.| 476,717.| 1752403. 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 = 7308972. 12. Gross receipts from related activites, etc. (ee instructions) 2 5,562,691. 43. First five years If the Form 990 i forthe oxganizaton’s frst, second, thr, fourth, or fit tax year asa section 5018) jnization, check this box and stop here pid Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 414 Public support percentage for 2016 (ine 6, column (f divided by line 11, column {f) 14] 92.07 % 418. Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part I, ine 14 15 92.90% 16a 28 1/9% support test - 2016. ifthe organization dd not check the box on ne 13, and line is $3 179% or more, check this Box and ‘stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization > 1b 30 1/9% support test - 2016, ithe organization did not check a box on ine 13 oF 16a, and line 15 s 391/93 or more, check this box and stop here, The organzation qualifies as a publicly supported organization oO {47a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2016. Ifthe ofganization did not check a box online 13, 16a, oF 168, and ine 14s 10% or mare, and Ifthe organization meets the “acte-and ccumstances" test, check this box and stop here, Explain in Par Vi how the organization ‘meets the “Yacts-and-ciccumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization > b 10% -tacts-and-circumstances test - 2015. Ifthe organization did nat check a box on no 18, 18a, 16D, or 17a, and ine 15's 10% or rote, and ifthe organization meets the facts and-crcumstances" tes, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the ‘organization meets the “facts-and-ciroumstances" test, The organization qusifies as @ publicly supported organization > 418. Private foundation. If the organization did not check a boxn line 13, 16a, 16, 17a, 0¢ 17b, chock this box and see instructions al ‘Schedule & (Form 990 or 990-£2) 2016,‘Schodule A (Form 990 o-990e7)2016 American Legislative Exchange Council 52 Part lil | Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box online 10 of Part ori the organization failed to qualify under Part Il the organization fas to ‘qually under the test sted below, please complate Patt) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2012 w2018 (e)2018 (o)2015 (eq2016 (a Tata 4 Gifts, rants, contributions, and membership fees received (00 not include any "unusual grants”) 2 Gross receipts from admissions, ‘merchandise sold or services per formed, o faclties furnished in any activity that is elated tothe ‘organization’ taxexempt purpose - 8 Gross receipts from activites that are not an unrelated trade or bus iness under saction 513 4. Tax revenues levied forthe organ lzation’s benef and either paid to fr expended on its behalf 5 The value of sorvicos or facies furnished by a governmental unit to | ‘the organization without charge 6 Total, Add lines 1 through § “Ta Amounis included on ines 1,2, and 8 received trom disqualified persons ‘anon nl nfo an seed tothe po $0000 eine © Add ines Ta and 7 8. Public support. Gund ties) Section B. Total Support Calendar year (rfiscal year begining in) | _ (a) 2012 mas | eyo 12018 (2016 (oro 19 Amounts from tine 6 — 10a Gross income trom interes, {dlidends, payments recaived on securtos loans, rents, royates land income from similar souroes bb Uovlatebusinss taxable income (less section 511 taxes) rom businesses acquire after June 30, 1975 Add tines 10a and 10b 41 Net income from unrelated businoss actitee not included inline 100, “whether or nat the business is Fagularly carried on 42. Other income. Do not inclide Gain Dr loss from the sale of captal assets (Explain in Part Vi) 13. Total support. aactions®, 1, #8, and 123 I 14. First five years. If the Form 980 is for the organization's fret, second, thd, fourth, or th tax year as a section 501(<}) organization, check his box and stop here mal Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage “1 Pubic support percentage for2076 (in 8, column () vided by ine 19, cok (fp Ts] = 46. Puble suppor percentage fiom 2015 Schedule A, Pat Il no 15, 6 % Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage “T_Invesiment income percentage for 2016 (ine 106, column () divided by Ine 1, column Le] —% 418. Investment income percentage rom 2018 Schedule A, Pat Il ine 17 48 % ‘aa 99 13% support teste «2016 I the ergariztion cd nt check the Boxon tne 14, and ine 18s mor than $3 1/96, and ne 7 fnot ‘more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization >] 08 1% support tests - 2015 he organization id not check a box on ine 16 or tne 18a, ad ne 16 is mre than 33 1/0%, and tne 18 isnot more than 33 13%, check tis box and stop here, The oxgerization quale asa publicly supported organization >o I{the organization did not check a box on fino 1‘Schodule A Fam 990 or 990712016 American Legislative Exchange Council Part IV] Supporting Organizations {Compete ony it you checked a box nine 12 on Par | you chocked 12a of Pat |, compete Sections A and B you checked 120 of Pat, compete Sections A and ©. you checked 12c of Pat, complete Sections A.D, and E. you checked 126 of Pat |, complete Sections and. and complete Pat) Section A. All Supporting Organizations 1. Are all ofthe organization's supported organizations sted by name in the organization's governing ‘documents? if ‘No,* describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated f designated by chess or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status Under section 5082) oF (2)? "Yes," explain in Part I Row the organization determined thatthe supported organization was described in section 50911) or 2). ‘3a. id the organization have a supported organization described in section S01(c}4), (6), oF (6? If "Yes," answer (&) and (0) below. 'b Did the organization confm that each supperted organization qualified under section 501(eN4), (8), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section SOS(aN.2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. «Did the organization ensure that a support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(cK2)(8) purposes? If "Yes," explain n Part VI what controls the organization putin place to ensure such use. 4a. Was any supported organization not organized in the Urited States (‘foreign supported organization’)? If "Yes," and if you checked 128 or 120 in Part I answer (2) and fe) below: bb Did the organization have ultimate control and disoretion in deciding whether to make grants tothe foreign ‘supported organization? if "Yes," desonbe in Part VI how the organization hed such control and atscretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. «© Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does nat have an IRS determination under sections 601(6}8) and 508(2(t) oF (2)? IF "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used toensure that ll support tothe foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 1 70(012N8) purposes. ‘5a. Did the organization ads, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Ys," answer () and (o} below ff applicable). Also, provide deal n Pert VI, inciuding () the names and EIN ‘numbers ofthe supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; i) the reasons for each such action; (ithe authonty under the organization’ organizing document authorizing such ation; and fv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment tothe organizing document). 'b Type tor Type Il only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part ofa class already designated in the organization's organizing document? «©. Substitutions only. Was the eubetitutio the result ofan event beyond the organization's control? 6 id the organization provide suppor (whethar in the form of grants or the provision af services or facitios) to ‘anyone other than (ts supported organizations, i individuals that are part ofthe charitable cass ‘benefited by one or more ofits supported organizations, or fi) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more ofthe fling organization's supported organizations? I *Yes," prove detain Pat We 17 Did the organization provide a grant, oan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantia contributor (Gofined in section 4958(¢\,9\C}), a family momber of a substantial contrsutor, or 235% controled entity with regard toa substantial contributor? if "Yes," complete Pat of Schedlule |. (Farm 990 or $90-E2) Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described inline 7? Yes," complete Part |of Schedule L. (Form 990 or 990-E2}. ‘93. Was the organization controlled directly or Indrecty at any tine during the tax yearby one oF more squalid persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 50(@\) oF 2)? IF "Yes," provide detain Part Vi 'b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in ine 92) hold a controting interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an intorest? 1 "Yes," provide detal in Part Vl © Did a disqualified person (as defined in ina Ga) have an ownership intrest in, or derive any personal Benet from, assets in which the supporting organization also hag an interest? "Yes," provide detain Pari ‘40a Wes the organization subject to the excéss business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section £43494) (egarcing certain Type I suppoting organizations, and all Type il nonfunctional integrates supporting oqganizations? if "Yes," answer 10b below. 'b Dic the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to otormino whether the organization had excess business hoisings) 52-0140979 Pages [yes No aa 3 3e 4a > Se. taaoee on 8| ‘Schedule A (Form 990 or 880-E2) 2016Schedule A Form 990 or 990) 2016 American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Paes [Part iV | Supporting Organizations (continued) 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution trom any ofthe following persons? ‘a Apperson who directly or inatectly controls, ether alone or together with persons described in (b) and () ‘below, the governing body ofa supported organization? 'b A family member ofa person described in (a) above? ‘2 A.35% controled entity oa person described in (a r(b) abova?If "Yes" to 2, , ore, provide det n Part Section B. Type | Supporting Organizations 11 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to reguitly appoint or eloct atleast a majorty ofthe organization's directors or trustees at al times during the tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations) effectively operated, supervised, or controled the organization's actives. Ifthe organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint andlor remove lrectos or trustees were alocated among the supported ‘organizations and what conditions or estctons, any, applied fo such powers during the tax year. 2 Did the organization operate forthe benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? if "Yes," explain in Part VI how providing such benefit cared out the purposes ofthe supported organizations) that operated, supervised, or controled the eupporing organization. [yes | No ta 1 ite Section C. Type Il Supporting Organizations 1. Were a majo ofthe organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majonty ofthe directors ‘or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If No," describe in Part Vi how contra! ‘or management of the supporting organlation was vested inthe same persons tht controled or managed the supported organlzation() Yes | No Section D. All Type Ill Supporting Organizations 11 Did the organization provide to each ofits supported organizations, by the lat day ofthe fith month ofthe organization's tax year, () 2 written notice describing the type and amount of support provided durin the prior tax year, & copy ofthe Form 990 that was most recent fed as of the date of notation, and (ip copies ofthe ‘xganization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, tothe extent not previously provided? 2. Were any ofthe organization's officers, directors, or trustees ether () appointed or elected by the supported coxganizaton() or (i serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If ‘No," explain n Part how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organizations). 8. By reason ofthe relationship described in), did the organization's supported organizations have & ignfcant voice in the organization's investment paces and in directing the us ofthe organization's income or assets at all times duting the tax year? if *Yes," desc n Part V the role the orgenizstion's| supported organizations played inthis regard. Yes | No Section E. Type Ill Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations: Check the box next to the method thatthe organization used fo satisy the Integral Part Test during the yesfsee instructions). 2 (_] The organization satistiad the Activities Test. Complete tina 2_ below. bb [_] The organization is the parent of each ofits supported organizations. Complete fine 3 below. ¢ [_] The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a govemment entity (see instruction 2 Activities Test, Answer fa) and () Below. ‘Did substantially al ofthe organization's actives during the tax year drectl further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If Yes," then in Part VI identity those supported organizations and explain how thes» activites dlrecl furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activites constituted substantial al ofits activites. bb Did the activities described in (a) constitute activites that, but forthe exganization’s involvement, one or more ‘ofthe organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the ‘reasons forthe organization's position that its supported organizations) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement. ‘8. Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (2) below. 5 ‘2 Did the organization have the power to regularly appolnt or elect a majorly ofthe officers, directors, or trustees of each of the support organizations’ Provide deals in Part VI. 'b Did the organization exerciae a substantial degree of direction over the polices, programs, and activites of each ofits supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part V_the role played by tho organization in this regard = DY | Roe imaows on 28 ‘Schedule A Form 990 oF 990-EZ) 2016Schedule A (Form 960 or spon 2018 AMerican Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Paws [Part V | Type tll Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations 7 Ll check here ifthe organization satlstied the Integral Pat Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20,1970 (expan in Pant Vi) See instructions. Al ‘thor Type It nonfunctional integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E. Section A~ Adjusted Net Income (®) Curent Year (0) Prior Year Goria ‘Net short term capital gain “Recoveries of prioryoar dstrbutons: ‘Otner gross incame {608 instructions) ‘Dopreciation and depletion 4 2 3 “4 Add nes 1 hyough 3 3S 6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or ‘collection of gross income or for management, conservation, oF ‘maintonanos of property held for production of income (see instructions) 7_Other expenses (soe instructions) ‘8 _Adjusted Not income (sublrac ines 5, 6, and 7 fromiine 4) ‘Section B - Minimum Asset Amount ®) Curent Year (a nrotiveer {optional ++ Aggregate far market value of all nomexemptuse assets (see instructions for short tax yoar orassots held for part of yea “Average monthty valve of securities 2 ‘Average monthly cash balances, tb Fair market vale of other non-oxemptuse assets “Total (add tines 1a, 1b, and te} id Discount claimed fo blockage or other factors (explain in detal in Part Vl 2 _Accuiition indobtednoss applicable to nonvexemptuise assets ‘Subtract ine 2 from ine 1d ‘Gash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of ine 3 (for greater amount, s0e instructions) Not valve of non-exemptivse assets (subtract ne 4 from line 3) ‘Mutiply tw 5 by 035. ocovoros of prior-year distributions 2 Minimum Asset Amount (add ine 7 to no 6 Section C - Distributable Amount Curent Year ~Aajusted net income for prior year fiom Section A, tine 8, Cokumn A) Enter 85% of no 1 Minimum aseet amount or prior yar (rom Section B, tine 8, Column A) Income tax imposed in prior yoar 4 2 3 “4 Enter groator of ine 2 or lne 3 5 6 Distributable Amount, Subtract line 5 fom" Ine 4, unloss subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instuctions) instructions) TT check hei the current year isthe organization’ frst as anon functionally integrated Type Il supporting organization (see ‘Sehedule A (Farm 990 oF 980:EZ) 2016Schedule A (Form 990 or 99062018 American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 pager [Part V | Type Ill Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued) Section D - Dietributions '1_ Amounts paid to supported organizations to ascomplsh exempt purposes: 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly futhers exempt purposes of supported ‘organizations in excess of income from activity ‘Adminitrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations, ‘Amounts paid to acquire exomptuse assets ‘Qualified sat aside amounts (rie IRS approval required) ‘Other distibutions (soscribe m Part Vi. See instructions “Total annual distributions, AdG kines 1 through 6 Distibutions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part Vi). See instructions ‘Distbutable amount for 2016 from Section G, ine 6 40 _Line 6 amount divided by Line 9 amount ‘Current Year 0. W. Excess Distributions | Underdisiributions Section E- Distribution Allocations (see instructions) *ebution re-2016 @ Distributable “Amount for 2016 “L_Distebutable amaunt for 2016 tom Saction G, ine 6 2 Underdistibutions, any, for years prior to 2016 (reason: able cause requted- explain in Part VI Sea instructions. Excess distributions carryover, any, to 2016: From 2013, From 2014 From 2015, “Total of ins Sa trough © ‘9 Applied to undecdistibutons of prior years ‘h_Applled to 2016 distributable amount {__Canrover rom 2011 not applied (s99 instructions) T]__Remainger. Subtact ines 3g, 3h, and 3ifrom 3. “4. Distributions for 2016 from Section D, fine $ ‘2 Applied to underdlsiibutlons of prior yours 'b Applied to 2016 distributable amount ‘e Remaindor. Subiract tines 4a and 4b from 4 “Remaining underdistbutions for yeas prior to 2016, iF ‘any, Subtract lines 2g and 4a from line 2. For result greater than zer0, explain in Part Vi, S99 instructions @ Remaining underdistibutions for 2016. Subtract lines Sh _and Ab from ne 7. For result greater than 2er0, explain in Part VI, See instructions 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add ines 3) ‘and de ‘@_ Breakdown of no Excess fom 2013 Excess fom 2014 Excess fom 2015 Exonas fom 2016, ‘Schedule A (Form 990 or 990:EZ) 2016schedule A (Form 990 or 990-7) 2016 AMerican Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Paes Part VI] Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part Il, ine 10; Part Part IV, Section A, lines 1,2, 8b, 30, 40, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9, 9, 1, 11b, and 11c; Part V, Section line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 5,8, and &; and Part V Section E, ines 2,5, and 6. Also complete this part for any aditional information. , 2a, 20, Sa, and 3b; Pat V, ine line 17a.0r 176; Patt Ii ne 12; lings 1 and 2; Part WV, Section C. Part V, Section B, tine 1e; Part Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation for other Income: Miscellaneous 2012 Amount: $ 2013 Amount : 4,098. Sublease income 2013 Amount: 317,834. 2014 Amount: 476,751. 2015 Amount : 476,751. 2016 Amount : 476,717. SAY 2A" ‘Schedule A (Form 900 or 990-E2) 2016** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY ** Schedule B eam 9 soo, > stch tor 00, Ferm 8802 or Form BDF. 0 > ltomaton aout Swale 8 orm 90, 9002, er 0-PF) and Sen Revenue Seve its instructions is at wwwals.gov/torm990 . Name fhe rpeizaon ipl encton camber American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 raerintion elk oe Fler ot section Form 990 or 990-2 EX) 01/6, 3 ) (enter number) organization 1 4947/41) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 827 poitica organization Form 990-PF (71 501(e13) exempt private foundation [[) 4947;a)(1) nonexempt chartable trust treated as a private foundation [1 501(c)3) taxable private foundation ‘Ghock if your organization is covered by the General Rule ora Special Rule. Note: Only a section 801(c)(), (8, oF 10} xganization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule, See instructions. Generat Rule 1 For an organization fling Form 990, 990-£Z, oF 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (m money or property from any one contributor. Compl Parts | andl, See instructions for determining a contbuto’ total contributions Special Rules CX) Foran organization described in section 501(c}3) fling Form $90 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a(t) and 170(0X1KAKW, that checked Schedule A (Form 960 or 9802}, Par I lino 18, 16a, or 16b, and that recelved from ‘any one contributor, during the year, total contribution ofthe grater of (1) $5,000 o (2) 296 ofthe amount on () Form 990, Pat Vl ine Th, (oF i) Form 960-82, ine 1. Completa Parts | and i. (1 Foran organization described in section 501(c}7), (8), oF (10) fling Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contribution of mare than $1,000 exclusively for religious, chartable,scientife, iterary, or educational purposes, o for the prevention of eruety to chidren or animals. Complete Parts II and Il 1 Foran organization described in section 501 (c\7), (8), or (10) fling Form $90 or 980-EZ that received from any one contributer, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, chartabe, etc, purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000 If this Box is checked, enter here the total contrbutions that wore received during the year for an exclusively religious, chartablo, ete. purpose. Don't compete any ofthe parts unless the General Rule appli to this organization because it received nonexclusivaly refigious, chartable, tc, contbutions totaling $5,000 or more during the year bs Caution: An organization that ian't covered by the General ule and/or the Special Rules dossn' fis Schedule 8 (Form 990, 9902, or 990PF), but it must anewer "No! on Part I, line 2, of te Form 990; or check the box on ine H of ts Form 9902 or on its Form 9O0°F, Part Iino 2, to Ceriy that it doosnt meet the fling requirements of Schedule B Form 990, 990Z, or 90.PF) THA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, eee the Instructions for Form 900, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Sehedule B (Form 990, 090-2, 01 980-PF) (2016) exes 1050-18 ( > 1 / >A) [D* J‘Schedule 8 (Fo1m990, 990-£2, oF 990-P F) (2016) Page? ae afroanizaton Epler ateatonnaber American Leqislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Part! Contributors (es instucton) Use dupiat copies of Pat | adtonl spaces needed fa) (b) ca (¢) No. Name, address, and ZIP +4 contributions | _Typeotcontbution 1 person GK) Payot J $ 750,000. Noncash [~] (Compete Par il for noneash contributions) (@) ®) e) ) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions ‘Type ot contribution Person CX] Payot = [] s 546,720. | Noncash [_] (Complete Part It for Roneash contributions.) @ Cc — @ No. Name, address, and ZIP +4 Total contributions Typecot contribution Person CX) Payrott — [_] s 500,000. | Noncasn [=] (Complete Part Yor ‘noncash contributions.) @) e © @ No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 ‘otal contributions ‘Type ot contribution —s | Person — [X] Payot [_] 8 400,000. | Noncash [—] (Complete Parti for rnoneash contributions.) @ eo o @ No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions __| _Typeof contribution 5 Person CX) Payot] s 387,500. | Noncasn (—] (Compiste Pati for noncash contributions) @ © - @ o No. sdéress, and ZIP +4 Total contibutions | _Typeot contribution 6 Porson [KI Payrot =] s 215,000. | Noncesh [=] (Complete Parti tor noncash contributions) edule (OTT 9, BOOEL, oF BOO-PF(2OTB)‘Schedule B (Form 980, 990-62, or 990:PF) (2016) Name of organization American Legislative Exchange Council Page 2 Employer identification rmber 52-0140979 Part Contributors (see instructions}. Use duplicate copies of Part |i atonal space is need. @ No. © © ‘Total contributions ‘Type of contribution 7 8 Person CX] Payrot = [_] 210,000. | Noncasn (] (Complete Part for ‘oncash contributions.) @) ©) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 o | @ otal contributions ‘Type of contribution Person = [_] Payot! = [_) Noncash [—] (Complete Par itor roneash contributions) @) No. 0) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 8) @ Total contributions _|_Type of contbution Person [_] Payot] Noneast (—} {Compete Part for roneash contributions) @ No. © Name, address, and ZIP + 4 © @ Total contributions ‘Type ot contribution _ Person [_] Payrot! = (J) Noneash [=] (Complete Part for ‘noncash contributions.) @ No. © Name, address, and ZIP + 4 1) @ Total contributions Type of contribution Person [_] Payrot — [_] Noncash [=] (Compote Pati or naneash contibuters) @) No. ©) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 @ @ ‘Total contributions ‘Type of contribution Person = [_] Payot! = [_] | Noncash [=] 7 | (Complote Part itor roneash contibutions,) Corer eT Ta, HORT, HOA EOPage Employ dent auriber 52-0140979 Schedl 8 (Form 980, 99067, 01 980-PF (2016) Tame of oeaiaton Part il Noncash Property (See instruction) Use auplcate copies of Par I adtonsl spaces needed @ O No. © FMV (or estimate) . rom Description of moneash property given ssh imal Date received $ @ © = smn tne pant | oa rom criti of nencash property given ee nae s @ © No. © FMV (or estimate) S fm Description of noncesh property given Hit erred Dato recaved s @) e No. © FMV (or estimate) ° fom ‘Description of moncash propery ven Fa eatin) Datereceived $ o 7 No. o FMV (or esti Ed to Cosepenreriatanney even Faverenines) | aay aed s @ © fon Deernon of noeath property san Fr otmat) fom ezcrpton of noneash property (eucineecto) $ Form 5, SBOE, or SPF OT)‘Schedule B (Form980, 8902, or S90PF) (2016) aged Tame of organization [Employer entiation number ‘coment teh alo excl ri Use dupleate copies of Par il fadetional epace is noadod. TaNe. fon (@) Purpose of itt (01Use of gitt (6) Description of how gftis hela (@) Transfer of itt ‘Tronsferee's name, adéross, and ZIP +4 TINe. irom, (0)Purpose of gitt 6) Use of git (4) Description ot how gittis held (0) Tenster of git “Teansferee's name, address, and ZIP +4 Rolationshipof transferor to transfer Tao. fen, (b) Purpose of sift 6) Use of git (6) Description of how git is held (@) Transfer of gift ‘Transferee's name, address, 2nd ZIP +4 Relationship of transferor to transferee TeNe- ‘rom, (0) Purpose of itt (2)Use of git {) Description of how gift is held (el Transter of ot ‘Transferee's name, address, and ZIP +4 Felationship of transferor to transferee Parrererery ‘Schedule B (Form 880, 980-E, or 890-PF) (2018)SCHEDULE © Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities |_sw= ssw" {Form 999 0 80-£21] oy organizations Exempt From Income Tx Under section 60%(0) ond section 627 2016 , > complete the organization i described below. PF Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-€2. | Gon to Public ogemetsivereany ly tuarmation about Sedu (Form 90 or 9042) anit instretins is two. goWfomso0. pa it the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 8, or Form 980-E2, Part V, line 46 (Political Campatan Activities), then ‘ Section 50) organizations: Complete Parts HA and B. Do not complete Part bC. ‘© Section 50'(¢) (ther than section 501(c),3) organizations: Complete Pans A and C below. Do not complete Part 1. «# Section 527 organizations: Complete Part A only. It the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part I line 4, or Form 990-€Z, Part Vt line 47 (Lobbying Activities, then + Section 501(6}) organizations that have fled Form 5768 (election under section 601(h): Complete Part IFA, Do not complete Pat IN. «# Section 501(e}@) organizations that have NOT fied Form 5768 [election under section 501(h) Complete Part IK8, Do not complete Part IFA. It the organization enswered "Yes," on Form 990, Part I line § (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-E2, Part V, line 8 (Proxy Tax) (20e separate instructions), then +* Section 501{¢\4), (5), + (6) organizations: Complete Part I ‘Name of organization [Employer Identification number American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 [PaXEAT Complete i the organization is exempt under section S01(c) or isa section 527 organization. 41 Provide a description ofthe organzation’s direct and indirect poltical campaign activities in Part IV. 2. Poltical campaign activity expenditures ms ‘3 Volunteer hours for poical eampaign activities . [Part FB] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(@)(3). 7) Enter the amount of any excise ax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ms 2. Enterthe amount of any excise taxincured by organization managers under section 4955 es 23. tthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, dt fle Form 4720 for this year? Tes No ‘4a Was a correction made? . Clves (ono bites descrbein Pat WV. Part I-C] Complete if the organization Is exempt under section 507(6), except section SOTE}S). 1) Enter the amount decty expended bythe fing orgaizaton for section 627 exempt function actos ms 2. Enter the amount ofthe fing organization's funds eontbuted to other organizations for section 527, exempt function activites... on PS 9. Total exempt function expenditures, Add lines 1 and 2. Enterhere and on Form 1120POL, fine 17 : ms 4 Did te ling organization fla Form 1120-POL. for this year? Tres [Ine 15 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) f all section 627 political organizations to which the fing organization ‘made payments, For each organization ited, enter the arnount paid from the fling organization's funds. Also eater the amount of pottical Conttbutions raceived that were promptly and directly delivered toa soparate politica organization, such asa separate segregated fund or a poltical action committee (PAC). If adtional space is needed, provide information in Pat IV. (Name (Address TEN | (Amount paid from | _(@) Amount of poltical fling organization's contributions receved and funds. none, enter-0-.| _promptiy and directly dalivrod to a separate pottical organization. none, enter 0 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. ‘Schedule G (Form G00 or 990-EZ) 2016 HA TNSchedule C (Form 980 or 900£2)2016 American Legislative Exchange Council 52. 19 Pa Barti-A] Complete if the organization is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 6768 (election under section 501(h)). ik Check L_] ithe fiing organization belongs to an aflated group (and lst in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures), B Check D> [_] it the fling organization checked box A and "limited control” provisions appl Linton Lobbying Expeneres okies, [ago (Tete espenatars” moana sunt paiderncered) ‘ca 7a Tam ing ponds oa IETS anon ras ODOT) 2 outlying expenatrsouones sive body et bby ¢ Toten expendtrs add tno oa 0) @ Other exempt purpose expenditures 9,015,582.) Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1¢ an te) {Lobbying nontaxable amount, Entor the amount from the fllowing table in both columns, 9,015,582. 600,779 iMthe amounton in te, column (ao “The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000. 120% of the amount on tne Ye. ‘Over $500,000 but not over $7,000,000 | _ $100,000 plus 15% of tho excess over $500,000. ‘Gver $1,000,000 but hot ver $1,500,000 _| $175,000 plus 1096 ofthe excess aver 81,000,000 [var $1,500,000 but nat over $17,000,000 | _ $225,000 plus 5% of ths excess over $1,500,000, ‘Quer $17,000,000 $1,000,000. ‘9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of ine 1) hh Subtract ine 19 from ine 1a, If zero or less, enter-0 |. Subtract ne if rom ine te. zero or less, enter 0» | Ifthore is an amount other than zero on ether line 1h or line Ti, did the organization fle Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax tor this year? 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 50h) 150,195. 0. 0. ives [1 No (Some organizations that made a section 60%(h) election do not have to complete al ofthe five columns below, ‘See the separate instructions for lies 2a through 2t) Tobbying Expenditures During #-Vear Averaging Period Calendar year o A ° (or tcal yea begining in) (oy 2018 wo (92018 (2018 {e) Total 600,779.| 2,265,062. 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 567,760.| _531,893.| 564,630. 'b Lobbying oping amount (150% of in 2a, colum(e) 3,397,593. © Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount 141,940.| _132,973.| 141,158. 150,195.| 566,266. '@ Grassroots oeling amount (15096 otine 2d, column fe) 849,399. 1 Grassroots lobbying expend ‘Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2016Schedule © Foi 2016 American Legislative Exchange Council __52-0140979 Pages Part II-B | Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (lection under section 501(h)).. Foreach "Yes," response on nes Ya trough Ti bolow, provide in Part Va detailed description @ o (of the lobbying activity ves | na oman + During the year, id the fling organization attempt to lnfvence foreign, national, state or local legislation, inckiding any attempt to influence pudIc opinion on legislative matter or referendum, through the use ot 8 Volunteors? bb Paid staff or managomentfncuse compensation in expenses reported on lines Yc through 197 © Media advertisements? { Maiings to members, legsiators, o the pubic? €¢ Publeations, o published or broadcast statements? {Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 19 Direct contact with ogislator, their stats, government oficial, or legislative body? | fy Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? 1 Other activities? j. Total Ad lines te through 1 2a Did the activities in ne 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)3)? 1 IF "¥es," enter the amount of any tax incurted under section 4912 « I1"Y0s." enter the amount of any tax incured by organization managers under section 4912 4d It he fling omanization incured a section 4912 tax, di it Mle Form 4720 for ths year? “A] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(), or section [Part 501(c)(6). Yes | Ne 1) Were substantially at (00% or more) dues received nondeductble by members? 1 2 Did the organization mako only Ishouse lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 ‘2D the organization acfee to cay over lobbying and poltical campaign activiy expenditures from the pie year? [9 [Part Ill-B] Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(6), or section {504(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No," OR (b) Part Ill, line 3, is answered "Yes. 1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members i 2. Section 162(e) nondaductible lobbying and poltical expenditures (do not include amounts of political ‘expenses for which the section 527(9 tax was paid). ‘8 Curent year | 2a | bb Caryover fom ast yaar ry © Total [ 2e | 8. Agoregate émount reported in section 6033(eX)() notoes of nondeductible section 162(0) dues 2 4 Ifrotices were sent an! the amount on ine 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion ofthe excess ‘d028 the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductile lobbying and pottical 4 ‘expenditure nest year? [4] Taxable amount of iobbying and potical expendivres (se instructions) 5 [Partiv | Supplemental information Provide the descriptions raqured for Part A, ine 7; Par FB, ino 4 Part 10, Ine 6; Part IVA affated group Ist Pan WA Ines tand 2 (se instructions} and Part 1, tne 1. Also, compete this part for any additonal information, ‘Schedule C (Formn 990 or 990-EZ) 2016 Si A? sa0es 1140-8 (DW »>NWA | |SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements [sna (Form 990) > Complete tthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, 2016 por Whe 81,8 8010s tay 1101 ch to, 1, 128, 0F 1b, npaierttne ay” ip Attach to Form 900, Open to Public Seereratpere’’ |p information about Schedule D (Porm 90) sndits instructions is atwww.ts.gv/tormogo, | _Inepection Name ofthe organization Employer identification number American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Part I] Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. comolete i the ‘organization answered “Yes" on Form 090, Part I, in 6. (fy Donor advised funds yung sid oer accounts Total number at end of year ‘Aggregate value of contoutions to (during year) ‘Aggregate value of grants from (during year) ‘Aggregate value at end of year Di the organization inform all donors and dona: advisors in wing that the assets held in donor advised fonds _are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Dives [1no {6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in wing that grant funds can be used only for chartable purposes and not forthe benefit ofthe donor or donor advisor, o for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? [\yes [No Part Il_| Conservation Easements. Compote if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part, ne 7 7 Purpose(a) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). [_] Preservation of fad for public use (e.g. recreation or education) [_} Preservation of ahistoricaly mportant land area, {J Protection of natural habitat [Preservation of a certitied historic structure Preservation of open space: 2. Complete nes 2a through 24 ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contibution inthe form of @ conservation easement on the last diay of tho tax yar Held at the End ofthe Tox Year ‘9 Total number of conservation easements 2a 'b Total acreage restricted by conservation easoments 2 ‘e Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure inckided in (=) [20 | {Number of conservation easements included inc) aoquired ster 8/47/06, ahd not on a historic structure listed in the National Registor | 2s | _ 3 Number of conservation easements modifi, transfered, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tx year 4 Number of states whore property subject to conservation easement i located > '5 Does the organization haye a wetten policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling Of Violations, and enforcemant ofthe conservation easements itholds? vee Tino 6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year > 17 Amount of expences incurred in moritorng, inspecting, haneling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year ms _ 18 Does cach conservation easement reported on tne 2(¢) above satisty the requirements of section 17OWNANEK) and section 170()/4)8KiN? Clves [Ino 9 InPar xil, describe how the organization reports conervation easements in is revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and Inotude, i applcablo, the toxt ofthe footnote tothe organization's financial statoments that describes the o;gaizaton's accounting for ngervation easements. Part lil] Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete i the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pat I line 8. {ofthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report ins revenve statement and balance sheet works of at, ristorcal treasures, orothersilar assets held for public exhibtion, education, oF research in furtherance of pubic serie, provide, in Part Xi, the text ofthe footnote tt financial statements that describes these items. b tthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 856), to repor ints revenue statement and balance shaet works of ax, historical treasures, o other simiar assets held for pubic exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the folowing amounts relating to these items: (0) Revenue includes on Form $90, Part Vl ine 1 ms (i) Assets included in Form 890, Part x ms 12 Ifthe exganization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the folowing amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) eating to these tome: ‘2 everve included on Forn 980, Part Vl ine 1 ps bb_ Assets inetudod in Form 890, Part X THA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, the Instructions for Form 990.schedule D formseq.2015_ American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 pase Part Ill | Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assetscontinued) Using the orgaizaton’s acquisition, acoesslon, and other records, check any ofthe folowing that are asignifeant Use os colection items (check al that appt: a [_]Pubic exhibition (2) Loan or exchange programs bE Aschotaty research e Llotter ¢ [__] Preservation for future generations 44 Provide a desertion ofthe organization's colections an oxplan how they further the organization's exempt pupose in Par Xi {5 During the year, did the organization sot or receive donations of at, historical treasures, or other similar assets tobe 13 to aso funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's colecton? (ves no Part IV] Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Compete ithe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pat WV, koe 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X ne 21 “a Ts the ganization an agont trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions o other assete not included onorm9a0, Pat X? : ves Cine bb f°Ye5," explain he arangament in Part Xl and complete the folowing taba ‘Amount Beginning batance Aaditions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance ganization inido an amount on Form 980, Part smentia Pat XI 'V_ [Endowment Funds. Complete ganization answered "Ss" (a) Curent year | (o)Prior year (o}Two years tack [() Three years back (e} Four years back ‘1a. Beginning of year balance Contrioutions Not investment eamings, gins, and losses Grants or scholarships Other expenditures for facies and programs ‘Administrative exponces End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage ofthe curent year end balance (Ine 19, column (a) hele as: ‘8 Board designated or quastendowment De % bb Permanent endowment Dr % © Temporal resticted endowment Br % ‘The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%. 13a. Are there endowment funds notin the possession ofthe organization that are held and administered for the orvanization by: (0. unrelated organizations . (i) related organizations bit ¥es" online Sai, aro the related organizations listed as required on Schedule F? 4._Doverio in Part XII the intended uses of the organizatlon's endowment funds. Part VI_|Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Compete if the organization answered "Yee" on Form 980, Part V, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X fine 10 Deserition of property (e)Costorother |] {b)Costorother | (e)Accumulated | (c Book valve bass (avestment) basis (ether epreciation Ya Land b Buildings © Leasehold improvements 1,294,834, 593,228.| 701,606. 14 Equipment 510,079. 326,331.| 183,748. e Other 172,267. 70,766.| 101,501. ‘Total, Add ines 1a through te. (Colum (i) must equal Form 890, PartX, column (8) ine 10.) > 986,855. ‘Schedule D (Form 960) 2016 enna 0820-18Schedule D(Form990)2016 __ American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 pare Part Vil| Investments - Other Securities. Comite tho organization answered “Yes" on Form $90, Part WV. ine 11b. See Form $90, Part X. the 12. {ey Dasari of scat orcaeg0K7 rendre tesco) | (0) Book valve {6] Method f valuation: Cost or endiofyear market vale () Financial dovatves {2) Closely held equity interests (@) Other a ©) c oO ©. - a ‘@ 8) ett_ (Gol (must qual Form 660, Part Kock (oe 2 Part Vill] Investments - Program Related. ‘Compete if the organization answered "Yes" on Ferm 990, Par IV ine 11c. Se Form 960, Part X ne 12. (a) Description of investment (e)B0ok value {6} Mathod of valuation: Cost or eid afyear marat valve a 2) (9) (a) (8) (6) @ 8) o Foal, Col (5) st equal Form 990, Part X ol (B) ne 13.) Part Ix] Other Assets. Complete the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Par IV, ne 11d. See Form 990, Part X.tine 16, (@)Descristion (W)Book value “Total, (Colum () must equal Form 990, Part X col. (dine 15, Part X | Other Liabilities. Complete it the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, tine 116 oF 11f. See Form 990, Part X, tne 25. 7" (@) Description offabity 10) Book valve ()_ Federal income taxos @ Capital lease obligations 8,021. Deferred rent and lease benefit 1,271,827. ) Subtenant security deposit 44,986. © - i cc @ o) eta. Gol must equal Form 990, Pert X, col. @jine 25) ........| 1,324,834. 2. Liabity for uncertain tax positions, n Pat Xl provide the text of th fotnote to the organization's francialstaterants at repars he raanzations laity for nonin tax postions under FIN 48 (ASC 740), Check hare the text ofthe footnote has been avid in Part x []_ ‘Schedule D (Form 990) 2016 (EY FRW. SiXScheduled Fom999208 _ American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 raged Part XI_] Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. ‘Gompotot the organization answered “Yes” on Form 980, Pat WV, tne 12a, Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial tatemonts +] 10,363,770. ‘Amounts included on tne 1 but not on Form 980, Part Vl fine 12: ‘a Not unrealized gains (ossos) on investments 1b Donated services and use of facies fe Recoveries of prior year grants a fe fe |e ‘Other (Deseribe in Part Xi) ‘Aid lines 2a through 2d 8 Subtract line 2e rom ine 4 ‘4 Amounts included on Form 990, Past Vl, ine 12, but not online 1 ‘2. Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Pat Vil ine 7B 4a bb Othor (Deserve in Part xi) tb © Add ines 4a and 4b 40 Oo. 5 Total revenue. Ads ines 9 and do. (This must equal Form 990, Part, ine 12) 6 | 10,345,179. XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Compote the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pat 1, ine 12a 1 Total expanses an losses por audited financial statements 1] 9,075,173. 2. Amounts inckided on tne 1 but rt on Form 990, Part line 25. ‘8 Donated services and use of faciitios 2a 18,591. bb Pri year adjustmonts 20 © Otherlosses oo [ae ‘ 18,591. 10,345,179. > [a (ther (Deserbe in Part XI!) 2d ‘Ads ines 2a through 2d 20 18 591. 8 Subtract ne 2e from ine 4 [s | 9,056,582 4. Amounts inctuded on Form 990, Pat IX, ine 25, but nt on line 1 {Investment expanses not included on Form 990, Part Vil, ne 7... 4a Other (Describe in Par.) . 4 © Addlines 4a and 4b 0 5 Total expenses, Add nos Gand 49, This must equal Form 990, Pat ine 18.) i 7,056,582. [Part XIN Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions requied for Par I, ines 3, 5, and @; Parl, nes Ta and 4; Part V, Ines 1b and 2b; Part V, tne 4; Part X ine 2; Part X), lines 24 and 4b; and Part Xi) nes 2d and 4b, Also compete thi part to provide any additional information. Part X, Line 2: Management reviews and assesses all activities annually to identify any changes in the scope of the activities and revenue sources and the tax treatment thereof to identify any uncertainty in income tax. For the year ended December 31, 2016, management did not identify any uncertainty in income tax requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. ‘Schedule D Form 990) 2016Fer | een eee aces aramanrermueniec menos | 2016 rout tha eae 1b Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-E2. ‘Open to Public IhanarRevene Son Inspection D> Information about SchoduleG (Form 990 or 990-£7) and its instructions sat www.ts,gov/orm 990. Name of the organization ‘Employer identifcation number American Legislative Exchange Council 2-0140979 ing Activities. Compete i tne organization anewored "Yas" on Form 860, Part WV, fine 17. Form 9902 ers are ct required to complete this par, Indicate whether the organization raised funde Uwrough any of the folowing actives. Check al that apply. 2 [XK] Mai soscitations [_] Solicitation of non-government grants » Ex] inter and ema sotctations 1 [eT soletaton of goverment grants © [Kl Phone sactatons 2 [_1speciaunaraisng events CX] Inperson sotictations 2.8 Did the organization have a writen or orl agreement with any individual (neluding officers, directors, trustees, or ‘key employees listed in Form 990, Part Vi) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Gxlyves = [Ino bb If "Yes, list the 10 highest paid individuals or entitles (undraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser to be ‘compensated at last $5,000 bythe organization es (wyarrour pa (0 Name and address of individual GO.29 | Gross receipts | 10 for erained by) | {Amount oad ‘or entity fundraiser) (inactivity sec | ctracty. | urumtser | or rened bP) Lanne BDL) | Sanzaton W Patterson, He a700 ciieite funds oa betel [Yan [No lark lane, plaintiolé 1 auge's anaual cont. x | 1,195,200 3,000] 1.262.200. Salon - 8400 0 1yco ocd, olicite fonds on behalf Yienna_va 2218 f xusc's annual cont, | [x 110,000, 000 102.000, Total. | 1 205,300 11,000] 1 264,300, Ls allstatoein wich ho oxgoizaon@ regiatred o loneod io soit contributions orfaa Been roifed Rs emp rom reivaton ertcensig AK,AL,AR ,AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,1L,KS,KY,LA,MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS,NC,ND,NH,NJ,.NM,NY OH, OK, OR, PA,RI,SC, TN, UT, VA,WA,WI WV - {THA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. ‘Schedule G (Form 990 oF 900-6z)2016 See Part IV for continuations >Schedule G form 900. 607)2016 American Legislative Exchange Council "Fundraising Events. Complete # tn organization aewored "Yes" on Form 990, Par I ne 18, orT@pored move tan $151000 of undraising event contribute and goes income on Form 280 €2 i (Part ity 52-0140979 pageo 38 1 and 6b. List vents with gross rocelpts greater than $5,000, Revenue Gross receipts 2. Loss: Contributions 9. Gross income line 1 minus ine 2) (a) Event tt (@) Event #2 (eyOmer evens Tyran evens {20¢ co (a) through col (ey (event type) (event ype) Teiainumber— 4 Cash pres 5 Noncash prizes Aont/facity costs 7 Food and beverages Direct Expenses Entertainment 9 Other dract expenses 110. Diract expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 column (6) > 411 Not income summary. Subtract line 10 fromiine 3, column (4) > Part Ti] Gaming. Complete ithe organization answared "Yes" on Form 880, Part WV, ine 18, or reported more than {$15,000 on Form S80.EZ, ine 6a 2. go TIPUTDSIMSIEM | (Other gaming | Tote gaming faa i (2) Binas bingorbrogressivetinga | (6) HF GAMING fo (a) through col (el) 4. Gross revenue g|2 cosmos & 3 Noncash prizes: B | 4 Renviaciity costs Bl4 y 5._Other diect expenses TT ves___% [LV ves. % 6 (1 No. 7 Direct expense summary. Add ngs 2 through § in column (2) > 8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 fom line 1, column () > ‘8 Enter the stata(e in which the organlzation conducts gaming activites: ‘2 Is the organization icensed to conduct gaming ctivtias in each of these states? Yes [Ine bi 'No,” explain ‘10a Were any ofthe organization's gaming icenses revoked, suspended, or terminated during the tax year? Tves (Jno bb t"¥es," expain ‘Schedule @ (Form 990 or 990-7) 2076, >A) »aWA iT |‘Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-67}2016 American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 Pages 41 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers?, Coves: No 42 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee ofa trust, oF a member of @ partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming? 7 Coves [Ino 48: indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in: 1 The organization’ facily 199 % b An outside facity 190 % +14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/epecil events books and records: Name De Addross _ 15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Coves no 1b f*Y¥es," onto the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization D> $ and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party PS ce It*¥e8," enter name and adress ofthe third party: Namo Pe Adress 46 Gaming manager information: Name ‘Gaming manager compensation D> $ Description of services provided D> diectorotticer Clemployee (1 independent contractor 17 Mandatory distibutions: ‘a Is the organization required understate law to make charitable distributions from the gaming procgeds to retain the state gaming license? Cres (Jno 'b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the ‘ceganization’s own exempt activities during the tax year D> $ [Part IV] supplemental information. Provide the explanations required by Part, line 2b, columns (i and (vj; and Part Il, ines 8, 9b, 10b, 18, 150, 16, and 17b, as applicable, Aiso provide any additional information. See instructions Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, List of Ten Highest Paid Fundraisers: (i) Name of Fundraiser: MA Patterson, LLC (i) Address of Fundraiser: 4740 Clark Lane, Plainfield, IN 46168 ces ee “SchediileG (Form 990 or 900-EZ) 2016‘Sched moo90-99062) __ American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 rages [Part IV Supplemental information (continued) ‘Schedule G (Form!SCHEDULE J Compensation Information (Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, ‘Scmpurante Elonees > Complete ithe organization srawered Tes" on Form 990, Part, ine 23 mnt aay naach to ror 990, SETASLRNETEA” | wtermation about Schedule (Frm 90] ans inetctons i at win. goo. snd Highest 2016 pen to Public Inspection Name ofthe organtalion Employer Identification number American Legislative Exchange Council 52- [Part Gues nS Regarding Compensation 0140979 ‘a. Check the appropriate box(es) ithe organization provided any ofthe followin to or fora person listed on Form 990, Par il, Section A, line ta. Complete Par Il to provide any rolevant information regarding these items (1 First-otass or charter travel [J )rrousing allowance or residence for personal use (J Travel for companions [J Payments for business use of personal residence [1 Tax indemnification and grossup payments (F Heatth or social club dues or initiation feos [1 oisoretionary spending account Personal services (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef) 'b itany ofthe boxes online 12 are chacked, did the organization follow a writen policy regarding payment oF reimbursement or provision of al of the expenses described above? If No,’ complete Part Il to explain 2 Did the erganization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or alowing expenses incurred by all rectors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executve Director, regarding the items checked on tne 1a? {8 Indicate which if any ofthe folowing the fling organization used to estabsh the compensation ofthe organization's CEO/Executive Director. Cneck al that apply. Da nat check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to establch compensation of the CEOVExecutive Director, but explain in Pat Il 1 compensation committee {C] written employment contract EX) independent compensation consultant (EX) compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations [EX] Approval by the board or compensation committee 4 During the year, oid any person stad on Form 990, Pat Vil Section A, tne a, with respect to the fling ‘organization a a related organization 1 Receive a severance payment or change-ot contol payment? 'b Paticipat in, or recelve payment from, a supplemental nonqualied retirement plan? Participate in, or ecole payment from, an equity: based compensation arrangement? I1*Yes" to any of ines 4, ist the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each tem in Part I Only section 50 1(e)3), 501(6K4), and 80(c)(28) organizations must complete lines 6-9. 5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part Vil, Section A, Ine Ya, aid the organization pay or accrue any compensation ‘contingent an the revenues ot ‘a The organization? b Any rested oxganization? Yes" on ine Sa or 5b, doscrbo in Prt I 6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part Vil, Section A ne ta, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation Contingent onthe net earings at 8 The organization? bb Any related organization? I1-Yes" en line 6a or 8b, describe in Pat Il 17 For persons listed on Form 990, Pat Vil, Section A, tne 1a, did the organization provide any nonfxed payments not daseribed on lines and 67 IF"Yes,” describe in Pat {8 Were any amounts reported on Form $90, Part Vi, paid or accrued pursuant to a contact that was subject tothe intial contract exception deseribed in Regulations section $8.4958-4a)9) I "Yes," describe in Part {9 "Yes" on ine 8, aid the organization also folow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Rogulatlons section 53.4958-ie)? 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Revenue § 0. Membership Expenses $ 485,190. _ including grants of § 18,500. Revenue $ 110,546. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line In accordance with the bylaws of ALEC, full membership shall be open to persons dedicated to the preservation of individual liberty, basic American values and institutions, productive free enterprise, and limited representative government, who support the purposes of ALEC, and who serve or formerly served, as members of a state or territorial legi the United States Congress or similar bodies outside the United States. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a: Directors are elected each December. The Board shall consist of 23 member: of which 18 directors are nominated and elected by the Board of Directors. Three Directors shall, be nominated by the Board of Directors from a list of six nominees supplied by the State Chair, one of whom shall be the Chair of the State Chairs. Two Directors shall be elected by the Board of Directors froma list of four nominees supplied by the Task Force chairs, all four of whom shall be Task Force public sector chairs. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b: ALEC does not maintain minutes for all committees, but decisions are taken LHA. For Paperwork Redaction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 900 or 990-EZ. ‘Schedule O (Form 990 or 980-£2) (2016)‘Schodule © (Form 990 or 9802) (2018) Page2 Name ofthe organization Employer Identification number American Leqislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 to the full board for approval and are documented. 1lb: Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 1: The CFO reviews ALEC's Form 990. Such review takes place upon receipt of the draft Form 990 received from the independent public accounting firm who conducts the financial statement audit of ALEC. The review involves comparison of financial data in the Form 990 with the audited financial statements and review of all narrative information for accuracy and completeness. The CEO of ALEC then reviews the Form 990. Prior to filing the public disclosure copy of the Form 990 is provided to the full Board of ALEC. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: ALEC has a written conflict of interest policy and existing procedures require all Board members to annually disclose all conflicts and sign this policy statement. Actual or perceived conflicts are addressed by the Board on_a case by case basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: ALEC_compares current salary rates with other non-profits by reviewing various Federal Form 990's to ensure the rates are competitive. The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation of the CEO. The CEO approves the compensation of all other employees, including key employees. Through the annual budget process, board approval of overall salary expense is obtained. - Form 990, Part VI, Line 17, List of States receiving copy of Form 990: AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IL,KS.KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MS,NC,ND,NH,NJ,NM,NY fom 08 2-8 ‘Schedule 0 Form 990 or 930-E2) (2016)‘Schedule 0 Form 990 or 990.67) 2016) Page 2 'Name ofthe organization Employer Identiieation number American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 OH, OK, OR, PA, RT, SC, TN,UT,VA,WA,WI WV. 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(OMB No. 1545-1703 ‘reatronie ing (oie) You can electronically fle Form 8868 10 request a 6 month automatic extonaion of time Co fle any ofthe forms fisted below withthe exception of Frm 8870, Information Ratu for Translrs Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts for which an extension request must be sent tothe IAS in paper format (see Instructions) For mace datas onthe electronic fing ofthis form, vst wns. gave, click on Chartes & Non-Profits, and clck on esi or Chari end Non-Profits. ‘Rutomatio 6 Month Extension of Timo. Only submit original (no copies needed). ‘At comorationsrequlred to fle an income tax etumm other than Form 990 (nctuding 1120. fers), partnerships, REMICS, and rusts ‘must uae Form 7004 to request an extension of time toile income tax retums. Enter fla's identitying number Type or | Name of exempt organization or other fer, seo structions, Employer denfeation cumber EW oF print American Legislative Exchange Council 52-0140979 ‘Geauer | Number, sire, and room or suite no. Ifa P.O. box, see Instructions. [Social security number (SSN) Scere. | 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor ‘Sewanee. iy, town or post office, state, and ZIP code, Fora feign adaress, soo instructions. Arlington, VA 22202 ‘Eire Ratu Code orth rotuen that thie appiction lor (isa soparate application foreach ratura) na LOTT ‘Application Rotuen [Application tun Is For Code | ts For ode Form 990 or Form S90 EZ 01 _| Form $867 (corporation) o7 Form 990.8. 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Balance due, Subtract ne 3b from fine 3a, Include your paymant with this form, required, by using EFTPS (Stctronic Fedral Tax Payment Systor, Soo instuctions sels 9. Gaation if you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (rect debit wil this Form 8868, instructions, 7 Form S458E0 and Form 6879 EO for payment LAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, ae instructions, Foun 6968 (Rev. 12017) 42