Americans For Prosperity 2010 Form 990

Form
990
OMB No 1545-0047
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501 (c), 527 , or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation ) The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements , 2010 , and endin g for Prosperity
Room /suite 350 State ZIP code + 4
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A B
For the 2010 calendar y ear, or tax y ear be g innin g Check if applicable
Address change Name change Initial return Terminated
C Name of organization Americans

Doing Business As
D Employer Identification Number

75-3148958 E Telephone number (703 ) 224-3200
Number and street (or P O box if mail is not del i vered to street addr) 2111 Wilson Boulevard
City, town or country
Amended return
FlApplication pending
Arlin g ton
F Name and address of principal officer
VA
22201
G Gross receipts $ 22, 089, 095.

H(a) Is th i s a group return for affiliates7 H(b) Are all aff i liates included' If 'No,' attach a list ( see instructions) H(c ) Group exemption number "
Tim Philli p s 2111 Wilson Blvd , 0350 Arlin g ton

I Tax-exem p t status 501 (cx3) X 501( c) 4 -4 (insert no )
VA 22201
527
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No
Yes
No
4947(aXl) or
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Website : ^
www. americansfor ros erit

X Corporation Trust Association
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Form of organ i zat i on
L Year of Format i on
2004
M State of legal domicile
DC
Part I
1 d C E Q a
Summa
Educate U . S. citizens about the Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities' and-social nation ' s economy imQact _of sound economic _olicy on the ------------ -----------------------------structure , and mobilize citizens to be involved in fiscal and regulatory- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -----------------------------------------------economic matters. -----------------------------2 Check this box ^ if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets 4 3 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) 4 4 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) 0 5 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) 500 6 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 0. 7a 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7b b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 Current Year Prior Year
8 9 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 16, 336, 753. 0. 21, 715, 876. 9,979.
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Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, l Oc, and 11 e) Total revenue - add lines 8 throu g h 11 ( must e q ual Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5.10)
150, 823. 78,381 . 16 , 565, 957. 0. 0. 1, 319, 383. 0 .
357, 661. 5,579. 22,089,095.
2,083,929. 35,000.
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line & R ip1 I0,12-,PIV5. b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25 ' Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11 -24 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, col^s}In (A), Ilne,25) ; "I PIUU I J ZOIT ^' Revenue less ex p enses Subtract line 18 from line 12 _ OGEN UT 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26 ) 17 18 19 13, 14 , 2, Beginning 3, 1,
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155, 834. 475, 217. 090 , 740. of Current Year 368 , 064. 349 , 554.
21 , 945,258. 24 , 064, 187 . -1 ,975,092. End of Year 2 , 629,702. 2 , 586,284. 43,418.
22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20 Part II Si g nature Block
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2,018 ,510.
Under pen aIdes of perjury, I declare that I hav complete Declaration of pr par (other than
i s return, including accompanying schedules and statements , and to the best of my knowledge and belief, i t i s true , correct, and ed on all information of which preparer has any knowledge
Sign Here
nature of officer
' Tim Philli p s

Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer ' s name Paid Dou g las S. Core y , CPA
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^ Dou las Core y & Associate Firm'saddress ' 6601 Little River Trn k, Alexandria Ma y the IRS discuss this return with the p re parer shown above (see in BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the separate instructio Preparer Use Only Firm's name
Form 990 (2010) Americans for Pros p erit y Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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. n Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part III Briefly describe the organization 's mission: Educate U . S._ citizens about the impact of_sound economic policr on the nation ' s economy ------ ----------------------- ------ --------and social structure ,- and mobilize citizens to -be - involved- in fiscal -matters -
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior .. ... . Form 990 or 990-EZ? El Yes XJ No If 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule O. No Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services ? - - O_ Yes If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule O. Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization 's three largest program services by expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others , the total expenses , and revenue , if any, for each program service reported 4a (Code: 0. ) (Revenue $ 0. ) (Expenses $ 21, 872, 836. including grants of $ chapters_and affiliates and-National-office---Educate-U.S. citizens about tat-e ----------------------------------------------------the imPact_of sound economic Qolicr on the nation's economy-and-social structure,_ __ --------------------------and mobilize citizens_ to be involved in _fiscal-and regulator^r economic matters at the _ ------- ------------------ ------------- ---state-level.-State chapters are located in AK, AZ L CA,-C01 ELL GA,_iii ILL KS,_LA, MDL ME,MI ----- ----- -------- ------9Y2 _VA, _4'A-j_WI ._ _ _ MN, M0[_MTl -NJ, _NC, _NH1_NE^_NV^_ NY,_ OH,_ OK, OR, PAL SC, TN,
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O ) $ including grants of (Expenses $ 4e Total program service expenses ^ 21, 872, 836. TEEAD102 BAA
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Checklist of Req uired Schedules
Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? (see instructions) Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 1 Section 501 (cX3) organizations Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 11 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 111 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part I Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part ll Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part 111 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments') If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 107 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VI b Did the organization report an amount for investments- other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16'' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII c Did the organization report an amount for investments- program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VIII d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X , line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If ' Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax y ear include a footnote that addresses the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740 )' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X
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12a Did the organization obtain separate , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule D, Parts Xl, XII, and XIIl b Was the organization included in consolidated , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts Xl, Xll, and Xlll is optional 13 Is the organization a school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E
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14a Did the organization maintain an office , employees , or agents outside of the United States? b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking , fundraising, business , and program service activities outside the United States? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 15 16 17 18 19 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5 , 000 of aggregate grants or assistance-to - individuals located outside the United States?-If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11 e' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part ll . Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,' / complete Schedule G, Part 111
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20 aDid the organization operate one or more hospitals? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H b If 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach its audited financial statements to this return? Note . Some Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attac h a udited financial statements (see instructions)
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 1, Parts I and 11 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2'7 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts 1 and Ill Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J
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24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, and that was issued after December 31, 2002? If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K If 'No,'go to line 25 b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 25a Section 501(cX3) and 501 (cx4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I 26 27 Was a loan to or b y a current or former officer, director , trustee , key employee , highly com p ensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization ' s tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part ll Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer , director , trustee, key employee, substantial contributor , or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule L , Part 111 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee) If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L , Part IV c An entity of which a current or former officer , director , trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee , or direct or indirect owner? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule L , Part IV 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule M 30 31 32 33 34 35 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M Did the organization liquidate, terminate , or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part I Did the org anization sell, exchange , dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part ll Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-37 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part I Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule R, Parts ll, lll, IV, and V, line 1 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512 (b)(13)' a Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512 (b)(13)' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 37 38 BAA E] Yes No
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Section 501(cX3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI Did the or g anization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19' Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a res p onse to any q uestion in this Part V
Yes No 1a lb 158 0 1c 0 2b 3a 3b 4a X X X
1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line l a Enter -0- if not applicable
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note . If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? b If 'Yes' has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ^ See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If 'Yes,' to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T' 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor b If 'Yes,' did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided' c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? 7d d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract'? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C'' 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(aX3) supporting organizations . Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966' Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Section 501(c )(7) organizations. Enter 10a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities I 11 a 1
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Section 501(cX12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources 11 b against amounts due or received from them) 12a Section 4947(aXl) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041' 12b b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 13 Section 501(cX29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in 13b which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13c c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? b If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 720 to re p ort these p ay ments? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 BAA TEEn0105 11/30110
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Part VI
Governance, Management and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a 'No' response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in
Schedule 0. See Instructions.

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VI Xn Yes 1 a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year b Enter the number of voting members included in line l a, above, who are independent 2 3 4 5 6 1a lb 4 4 2 3 4 5 6 7a 7b --^ X X X X X X X No
Section A. Governin g Body and Mana g ement
Did any officer , director , trustee , or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee or key employee? . Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other persons Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? Does the organization have members or stockholders?
7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? b Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? 8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the or g anization's mailin g address? If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0
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Section B. Policies ( This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.
10a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates b If 'Yes,' does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? 11 a Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No,' go to line 13 b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If 'Yes,' describe in Schedule 0 how this is done 13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official b Other officers of key employees of the organization If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (See instructions) 10a 10b 11 a 12a 12b 12c 13 14
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16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? b If 'Yes,' has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the or g anization's exem p t status with res p ect to such arran g ements?
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Section C. Disclosure
See Form 990, Pace 6, Line 17 ScontinuedZ _ ---------------18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501 (c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply XX Upon request F] Own website 11 Another's website 17 19 20 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization Organization --- __2111wilsonsivd, #350-Ar1ington---_VA_-22201 -----(703)224_3200 Form 990 (2010)
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Section A. O fficers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Co mpensated Employees
1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed . Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization ' s tax year List all of the organization 's current officers directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any, See instructions for definition of 'key employee ' List the organization' s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees; and former such persons n Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (A)
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0. 0. 0. 0. 165 , 730. 136,777. 102 , 939. 101,800. 97 , 247. 34 , 542. 33 , 228. 84,252.
0. 0. 0. 0. 23,650. 9,636. 20,605. 10,580. 10,296. 21,476. 16,443. 13,699.
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President _@) John_ Flynn ---------Exec VP General Counsel Alan Cobb VP, State Op erations Phili Re en VP, Polic y 9 Steven Lone an State Director 10 Derrick Sonta g State Director 11 Steve Mullins CFO S1?)_Peggy _V-enab1e ________ State Director 51D-------------------
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BiW. 595 , 840. 756 , 515. 126,385. received more than $100,000 In reportable compensation No
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1 a? If Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes' complete Schedule J for such individual Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the oroanlzatlon ? If 'Yes ,' complete Schedule J for such person Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization (A) Name and business address (B) Description of services VA VA AL
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Section B. Independent Contractors

1 (C) Compensation 1, 936, 549. 757,525. 249,750. 220, 859. 173,573.
Nahi ian Strate g ies 1001 N 19th St, #1200 Arlin g ton Rebecca aage1ine co=a 4572 25th Rd. North Arlin ton Pike Road John L Productions 143 Laurelwood Dr
connection strate gy PO Sin ularis PO Box Box 2192 9265 Arlin g ton
Shawnee Mission KS
22209 Event p lanning 22207 Communications 36064 Production 22202 Communications 66201 Communications
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization ^ 6 TEEAOtas 12n1/10 BAA 2
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part VIII Statement of Revenue
(A) Total revenue (B) Related or exempt function revenue
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o 3 4 5 6a b c d f All other program service revenue g Total. Add lines 2a-2f Investment income (including dividends, interest and other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties
(i) Real (ii) Personal
9,979. 357, 661. 0. 0. 357, 661.
Gross Rents Less: rental expenses Rental income or (loss) Net rental income or
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(i) Securities (ii) Other
11o.
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
c Gain or (loss)
d Net gain or (loss) 8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c) a See Part IV, line 18 b b Less direct expenses c Net income or (loss) from fundraising eve nts 9a Gross income from gaming activities See Part IV, line 19 a b Less: direct expenses b c Net income or (loss) from gaming activiti es 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a b Less: cost of goods sold b c Net income or ( loss) from sales of invento
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
10.
11a b c d e 12 BAA
Refunds and other income 900099 --------------------------------------------------All other revenue Total. Add lines 11a-11d Total revenue . See instructions
5,579.
5,579.
0.
0.
5,579. - 1 22,089 ,095. 1 TEEao1o9 tonino
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15, 558.
0 .
357, 661. Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses
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Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D) Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 70b of Part V111. 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U S See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 10 Payroll taxes 11 Fees for services (non-employees) a Management bLegal cAccounting d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees gOther 12 Advertising and promotion 13 Office expenses 14 Information technology 15 Royalties 16 Occupancy 17 Travel 18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 Interest ... 21 Payments to affiliates 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23 Insurance 24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule 0.) a Communications , ads, media -------------- ---- --- b Consultiag ______________ c Postage , -courier,-overnight - --- - ----dList rental ---------------------ePrinting_,dupli _ ation f All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses . Addlineslthrough 24f 26 Joint costs . Check here ^ X if following SOP 98.2 (ASC 958-720) Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational cam p ai g n and fundraisin g solicitation BAA Total expenses B Program service ex p enses (C) Management and g eneral ex p enses Fundraising expenses
264, 054 .
123, 780.
46,430 .
93,844.
1, 544 , 439.
1 , 185, 283.
105, 892 .
253,264.
52,430. 104, 224 . 118,782 .
30,622 . 58,405. 85,172.
12,385 . 25,998 . 9,170.
9,423. 19,821. 24,440.
141,059. 21,042. 35,000. 696,414 . 54,237 . 231, 800 .
118,963 . 7,442.
16,198 . 7,717.
5,898. 5,883. 35,000.
618,188 . 44,650 . 160, 070 .
55,880. 4,074. 20,981 .
22,346. 5,513. 50,749.
560,973 .
524,350.
9,192 .
27,431.
697, 219. 84,630 . 3,768. 1,044.
690, 150 . 0. 3,768. 0.
1,717. 84,630. 0. 1,044.
5,352. 0. 0. 0.
11,232,871. 3,826 ,787. 778, 427. 209,579 . 2,140,685. 1, 264, 723. 24 ,064,187 .
10, 953,578 . 3, 803,486 . 708, 157. 189,580 . 1 , 984,975. 582 , 217. 21,872 , 836.
250,358 . 5,462 . 1,679 . 0. 6,165 . 454, 084. 1 ,119,056 .
28,935. 17,839. 68,591. 19,999. 149,545. 228,422. 1,072,295.
55, 152 .
58, 606 .
96, 546.
Form vw (Zulu)
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Form990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Balance Sheet Part X
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(A) Beginning of year
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(B) End of year
1 2 3 4 5 6
Cash - non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net Accounts receivable, net R eceivab l es f rom current and f ormer o ff icers, d irectors, trustees, k ey emp l oyees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 5 01 (c)(9) vo l untary emp l oyees ' bene f iciary organizations (see instructions) Notes and loans receivable, net Inventories for sale or use Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 10a 10 b 20,552. 3,768.
396,733. 164, 999. 31,760.
1 2 3 4 5
728,076. 192,929. 109,718.
A s E s
7 8 9
2, 774, 572.
6 7 8 9
1, 582, 195.
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D b Less accumulated depreciation 11 Investments - publicly traded securities 12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, line 11 13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
0 .
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Intangible assets Other assets See Part IV, line 11 Total assets Add lines 1 throug h 15 (must e q ual line 34) Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Deferred revenue Tax-exempt bond liabilities Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons Complete P art II of Schedule L Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties Other liabilities Complete Part X of Schedule D Total liabilities. Add lines 17 throug h 25 X and complete lines Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ^ 27 through 29 and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets and complete Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ^ 34. lines 30 through Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances -
3,368,064. 369,874.
loc i 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
16,784.
2,629,702. 900,424.
23 24 25 26 T A
979, 680. 1, 349, 554.
22 23 24 25 26
1, 685, 860. 2,586,284.
27 28 29
713,326. 1,305,184.
27 28 29
-2,299,924. 2,343,342.
R F p A k s BAA 30 31 32 33 34
30 31 2,018,510. 3, 3 6 8, 0 6 4. 32 33 34 43,418. 2,629,702. Form 990 (2010)
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Form990 (2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25 ) Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33,
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column B Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule 0 contains a res p onse to any q uestion in this Part XII
43,418.
Yes 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash 91 Accrual Other
No
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? c If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0 d If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both F] Both consolidated and separate basis LI Consolidated basis Separate basis 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-1337 b If 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, ex p lain why in Schedule 0 and describe any ste p s taken to under g o such audits BAA
2a 2b 2c
X X X
3a
3b Form 990 (2010)
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SCHEDULE D (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization
0MB No 1545.0047
Supplemental Financial Statements

^ Complete if the organization answered 'Yes, to Form 990, Part IV, lines 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, or 12. ^ Attach to Form 990. ^ See separate instructions.
2010
Employer identification
Americans
for Pros p erit y
1 75-3148958
P_art Ij Organizations Maintainin g Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total number at end of year Aggregate contributions to (during year) Aggregate grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other 11 Yes E] No (b) Funds and other accounts
Yes purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? RP,art III Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
No
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) B Preservation of an historically important land area Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) Preservation of a certified historic structure Protection of natural habitat Preservation of open space Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Tax Year a Total number of conservation easements b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2a 2b 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic 2d structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year ^ 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^ 5 6 7 8 9 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection , handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds ? 11 Yes Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(il)7 No
E] No 11 Yes In Part XIV , describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement , and balance sheet, and include , if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements.
Part 11111 111
Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1 a If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education, or research in furtherance of public service , provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, following amounts relating to these items (i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 (ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the ^$
^$ or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following to these items $ a Revenues included in Form 990, Part Vill, line 1 ^$ b Assets Included in Form 990, Part X Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 TEEA3301 11/15/10 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 .
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y 75-3148958 Pa g e 2 Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued)
Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply): Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs a Scholarly research a Other b Preservation for future generations c 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIV 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar 3
No Yes assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as p art of the or g anization's collections Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete if organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee , custodian , or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990 , Part X' b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table c d e f 2a Beginning balance Additions during the year Distributions during the year Ending balance Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21 b If 'Yes ,' ex p lain the arran g ement in Part XIV ( a ) Current year 1 a Beginning of year balance b Contributions c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f Administrative expenses g End of year balance Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as % a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ b Permanent endowment 11 c Term endowment ^ % Yes oaai No ( b ) Prior year c Two years back ( d ) Three years back (e) Four years back 11 Yes No
Part V Endowment Funds . Com p lete if the or anlzatlon answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, Ilne 10.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations b If 'Yes' to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 4 Descri be in Part XIV the intended uses of the org anization's endowment funds
Part VI Land . Buildings . and Equipment . See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment ) (b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated de p reciation (d) Book value
1 a Land b Buildings c Leasehold improvements 20, 552 . d Equipment e Other Total . Add lines 1 a throug h 1 e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) , line 10 (c) BAA
3,768 .
16,784.
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Schedule D Form 990) 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part VII Investments-Other Securities . See Form 990. Part X. line 12.
(a) Description of security or category ( includin g name of security) (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely- held equity interests (b) Book value
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(c) Method of valuation Cost or end-of- y ear market value
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(3) Other
A B
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H (IZ ------------- ----- - -- - - -- Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990 Part X, column (B) line 12 ) 0
Part VIII Investments - Pro g ram Related . ( See Form 990, Part X, Ilne 13)
(a) Description of investment type 1 (2 ) (3) (4) (5 ) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 13 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation Cost or end- of- year market value
Part IX I Other Assets . (See Form 990. Part X. line 15)

(a) Descri p tion (1 ) (2) (3 ) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) ( 10) Total . (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column(B) , line 15) ( b) Book value
2. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that reports the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 BAA TEEA3303 1v2ono
Schedule D (Form 990 2010
Americans
for Pros p erit y
75-3148958
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Part XI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 a b c d e 3 4
- Reconciliation of Chan g e in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements
22,089,095. 24,064,187. -1 ,975,092.
Total revenue (Form 990, Part VI I I,column (A), line 12) Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses Prior period adjustments Other (Describe in Part XIV) Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 through 8 Excess or deficit for the year p er audited financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9
- 1,975,092. 1 22,089,095.
Part XII
Reconciliation of Revenue p er Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
a b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) c Add lines 4a and 4b 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 12 ) 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 Donated services and use of facilities Prior year adjustments Other losses Other (Describe in Part XIV.) Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIV) Add lines 4a and 4b Total exr)enses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part
Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12 Net unrealized gains on investments Donated services and use of facilities Recoveries of prior year grants Other (Describe in Part XIV) Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 Investments expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 3 4a 4b 4c 5 1 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 3 4a 4b line 18) 4c 5 24 , 064,187. 24 , 064,187. 22,089,095. 24,064,187. 22, 089, 095.
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses p er Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
on
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2, Part XI, line 8, Part XII, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information
Pt X _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The Organization evaluated its tax_poaitions and determined it has no uncertain taxyositions The Organization 's-2007 throuyh_ 2010_tax___ of December 31, 2010 . ----------------
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are _open -for -examination - M federal taxing_ author itiea ._______
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Schedule D Form 990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part XI?7 Supplemental Information (continued)
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
OMB No 1545-0047
SCHEDULE G
(Form 990or990 - EZ)
'
Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV, lines 17,18, or 19 , or if the organization entered more than $ 15,000 on Form 990-EZ , line 6a. 9, Attach to Form 990 or Form 990 - EZ. ^ See separate instructions.
2010
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization
Employer identification number
175-31 4 8958 Americans for Prosperity Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 17 Part I Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply Solicitation of non-government grants Mail solicitations e a Solicitation of government grants f Internet and email solicitations b Special fundraising events Phone solicitations g c In-person solicitations d 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services'
El Yes [] No b If 'Yes,' list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization (v) Amount paid to (vi) Amount paid to (iii) Did fundraiser (or retained by) (iv) Gross receipts (ii) Activity (i) Name and address of individual fundraiser listed in (or retained by) have custody or control from activity or entity (fundraiser) organization column (I) of contributions? Yes No X X 78,000 . 13,551. 29,000 . 6,000 . 49,000. 7,551.
1 Melan g e Enterp rises 2 BMD 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Consultatio n

In-person eolic
35, 000 . 56,551. 91, 551. Total 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y 75-3148958 $Part"11 Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or
Pag e 2
reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
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R E V E N U E
I
1 2 3 4 5 Gross receipts Less Charitable contributions Gross income (line 1 minus line Cash prizes Noncash prizes Rent/facility costs Food and beverages Entertainment Other direct expenses
(a) Event #1
(event type)
(b) Event #2
(event type)
(c) Other events

(total number)
(d) Total events

(add column (a) through column (c))
0 R E C T E x P E N S E S
6 7 8 9 10 11
Direct expense summary. Add lines 4- through 9 in column (d) Net income summary Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10
gPart III Gaming . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
R E
(a) Bingo
v
E N U E
I (b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo
(c) Other gaming
(d) Total gaming (add column (a) through column (c))
1
2 E
Gross revenue
Cash prizes
D X
R E E N
C S
Non -cash prizes
T E
4 5 6 7 8
Rent/facility costs Other Volunteer labor Yes No % II J Yes n No Yes No
Direct expense summary Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) Net oamino income summary Combine lines 1, column
Enter the state (s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: No Yes a Is the org ani zation licen sed to opera te gaming act ivitie s in each of these state s' p b If 'No,' ex lain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------E[Yes 10a Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended or terminated during the tax year? fl No b If 'Yes ,' explain: ---------------------------------------------------------9 -----------------------------------------------------------------BAA TEEM702 01/13/11 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990or990- EZ) 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y 11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers" 12
75-3148958 Yes E]Yes
Pa g e 3 No No
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gaming?
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in 13a a The organization's facility 13b b An outside facility 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records 13 Name Address 15a Does the organization have a contact with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue" 11 Yes and the amount b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ^ $ $ of gaming revenue retained by the third party ^ c If 'Yes,' enter name and address of the third party Name Address 16 Gaming manager information Name
$ %
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E] No
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Gaming manager compensation ^ Description of services provided F]Director/officer 17 Mandatory distributions
-----------------------------------------------Employee j Independent contractor
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license" b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the $ or g anization's own exem p t activities durin g the tax y ear ^
O Yes
[] No
(Part 1%7
Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
SCHEDULE J
(Form 990)
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
OMB No 1545-0047
2010
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Americans for
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV , line 23. Open to Public Inspection 01, Attach to Form 990 . 01 See se p arate instructions. Employer identification number Prosperity 75-3148958
Part I I Questions Regardinq Compensation

Yes I No 1 a Check the appropriate box(es ) if the or g anization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A , line 1 a Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items First-class or charter travel Travel for companions Tax indemnification and gross - up payments Discretionary spending account Housing allowance or residence for personal use Payments for business use of personal residence Health or social club dues or initiation fees Personal services (e g , maid , chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If 'No,' complete Part III to explain 2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply. Compensation committee Independent compensation consultant Form 990 of other organizations Written employment contract Compensation survey or study Approval by the board or compensation committee
1b 2
X X
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment from the organization or a related organization? b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? If 'Yes' to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III Only section 501(cx3) and 501 (cX4) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
4a 4b 4c
_ X X X
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of a The organization? b Any related organization? If 'Yes' to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of a The organization? b Any related organization? If 'Yes' to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6" If 'Yes,' describe in Part III
5a 5b
X X
6a 6b
X X
7 8 9
X X
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? I f'Yes,' describe in Part I I I - - - - - - - - - 8 If 'Yes' to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations
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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 .
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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75-3148958 Americans for Prosp erit y Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 Pal ff Officers , Directors, Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees . Use Schedule J-I if additional space is needed.
Pa g e 2
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (I) and from related organizations described in the instructions on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII Note . The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a (B) Breakdown of W-2 and /or 1099 - MISC compensation (A) Name (i) 1 Tim Philli p s 2 John F1 nn 3 Alan Cobb (i) 4 Phili Ke en ti (t) (i) i
C) Base compensation
(Q Bonus and incentive compensation
(W) Other reportable

compensation
(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation
(D) Nontaxable benefits
(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 113,114_ 127,004. ____ 34,259_ 115,302. 61,183_ 127,541. _____77,145_ 97,156. 23,364_ 71,886. ---
____122,057 _
116 , 825. 01) . (1) _--_ 18,223 _ 136,777 . ti (t) 72,72 93,382 . 68,80 91 , 200. 67,60 _ 82,397.
8,324 . ____ 51,095 _ ____-____ 0. ______3,748 . 7,976. 3,602 . 0. 48,905. _0. _______ 5 . . ___-___ 598. ________ 0. 4,388 . 4,092 . 0. 0. __0. __-___2,417 . _---__6,627 . 7,443_ 9,557. _____ 9,40 . 10 , 600. __-_ 14 , 850. --------0. __ 0. 0. __ 0. 0 . --8,485 . , ______2,3 . . 2,953. 3,078 . ______2,389. ____-_2,244 . 2,921 . 2,742. ------------------3,076.
____ 185,224. 177,308. ____-19,379. 145,257. _ 89,213 . 114,500. ____- 82,749. 107,831 . ____102,910. ------
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Ameri cans
for Prosperi ty
75- 3148958
Page 3
emental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1 a, 1 b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and S. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Pt I Line 7 _ _ _ --------based discretionary bonuses EW.12Xees are_eligible_to receive --------- - - - on - - performance. ---------------------
BAA
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SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
OMB No 1545.0047
1
Complete to p rovide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Pre-t,rity 75-3148958
2010
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Americana fnr
Employer identification number
Pt-VI-B, Line 15 The board-for-Americans for --------------------------------
Foundation, a ---------------------
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ related org_anization,_ reviews comparative data in determininy_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________pay Pt -VI-C, Pt VI-B, Line 19 for the CEO and other k eTRloyees________________________
Documents are provided_u^oa request___________________________ 990 for review -and - guest ions
Line lla The board is provided the
______________prior_to_filing the return__ PtVI-B, Line 12c The conflict of
-------------------------------the e>Rloyee _______
interest policy-is-disclosed-in
_________manual._-Employees_a^gree ______ changes that maj' arise.
to-inform management of_any _________-__
-----
There is currently no conflict -------------------------------
_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ of interest Pt VI-A, Line 8b
agreement-for board_members_ -
The Organization had no committees during 2010-_
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ
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Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990)
SCHEDULE R
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

^ Complete if the organization answered 'Yes'to Form 990, Part IV , line 33 , 34, 35, 36, or 37 . ^ Attach to Form 990. ^ See separate instructions.
2010
Open to Public , Inspection Employer identification number
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Americans for Pros p erit y
1 75-3148958
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a) Name , address , and EIN of disregarded entity (b) Primary activity Educate and mobilize VA 491 , 800. 491, 800
. American for Prosperity
(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)
(d) Total income
(e) End-of -year assets
(f) Direct controlling entity
PRDIST , LLC 27 - 3120702 --------------
2111 Wilson Blvd , Suite 350 , Arling ton 22201 citizens 121------------------------------3
----------------
551 ---------------=--------------562 -------------------------------
rlart if I Iaentltlcatlon of Kelatea I ax-txempt urganlzatlons (c;omplete a the organization answered -Yes- to corm Vju, cart IV, line i4 because it natl one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a) Name , address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Exempt Code section (e) Public charity status (if section 501 (c)(3)) (f) Direct controlling entity (g) Sec 512(b )( 13 ) controlled entity? Yes
(1J Americana for Prosperit1 Foundation 52-1527294 2111 Wilson Blvd. , #350, Arlington VA 22201
No
educate citizens
DE 501 (c) (3) p ublic cbLarit y
(2)-------------------------J32-------------------------J4)---------------I---------j5)---------------(61--------------------------------------------------BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA5001 12/22/10 Schedule R ( Form 990) 9010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Americans
for Prosperity
75-3148958
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34
because it had one or more rel ated or anizations trea ted as a partnership durin
(b) I Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or forei g n country) (d) Direct controlling entity (e) Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)
the tax year. )

(g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Disproportionate allocations? Yes No (i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) G) General or managing partner? Yes No (k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization
(f) Share of total income
_11--------------------------------------
^21 --------------------------------------
531------------------------
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Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, the tax year.) Imp 34 because (a)it had one or more related oroanizations treated as a corporation or trust during
(b) Primary activity (f) (e) (d) (c) Share of total income Type of entity Direct Legal domicile (state or foreign controlling entity (C corp, S corp , or trust) country) (9) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Percentage ownership
Name , address, and EIN of related organization
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------521 ---------------=----------------------------- ----------------------------------------3

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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75-3148958
Page 3
Part V Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35a, or 36.)
1 Note Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule During the tax year did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV? a Receipt of (I) interest (i) annuities (ii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) f Sale of assets to other organization(s) g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) h Exchange of assets i Lease of facilities, equipment , or other assets to other organization(s) j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) I Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets n Sharing of paid employees o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) r Other transfer of cash or prooerty from other organization(s) 2 If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds (a) Name of other organization (b) Transaction type (a-r) (c) Amount involved Yes 1a 1 b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1 1h 1i 1' 1k 11 1m 1n 110 1 1 1r X X X X X X No X X X X X X X X X X X X
(d) Method of determining amount involved
(I ) Americans
for Pros erit
Foundation
1,557, 623. actual
loans
(2) Americans
for Pros p erit y Foundation
3,434 , 096. actual char g es
(3) Americans for Pros p erit y Foundation

(4) Americans (5) for Pros erit y Foundation
m
n
740,829. actual char g es

2,524 , 007. actual char g es
(6) BAA
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010 Part VI
Americans for Prosperity
75-3148958
Page 4
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See Instructions reaardina exclusion for certain investment partnerships (d) (9) (h) (f) (e) (c) (a) (b) Are all partners Share of end - of -year Dispropor - Code V -UBI amount General or Legal domicile Primary activity Name , address , and EIN of entity section managing tionate in box 20 of assets (state or foreign 501(c)(3) partner' allocations' Schedule K - 1 country) organizations? Form (1065) Yes No Yes No No Yes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------521 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------X31--------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------I X41--------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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581 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BAA TEEA5004 12/23/10 Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
ScheduleR Form990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Part VII Supplemental Information
75-3148958
Pages
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
BAA
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Americans for Prosperity
75.3148958
Schedule 0 (Form 990), Supplemental Information to Form 990 Form 990 , Page 6 , Line 17 (continued)
Alabama Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Hawaii
Form 8868
(Rev January 2d11) Department of the Treasury
Application for Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return

01 File a separate application for each return.
OMB No
1545-1709
Internal Revenue Service
If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I and check this box
If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic ) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form) Do not completePart //unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868 Electronic filing (0-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 if you need a 3-month automatic extension of time to file (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T), or an additional (not automatic) 3-month extension of time You can electronically file Form 8868 to request an extension of time to file any of the forms listed in Part I or Part II with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts, which must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions) For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www frs gov/e file and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits
Part I
Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Onl y submit ori g inal ( no co p ies needed )
A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and complete Part I only All other corporations (Including 1 120-C filers), partnerships, REMICS, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns
Name of exempt organization Employer identification number
Type or print
File by the due date for filing your return See instructions
Americans for Pros p erit y Number, street, and room or suite number If a P 0 box, see instructions
175-3148958
2111 Wilson Boulevard,

Arlington
#350 VA 2 2201 O1. 1 Return Code 07 08 09 10 11 12
City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instruct i ons
Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) Application Is For Form Form Form Form Form Form 990 990-BL 990-EZ 990-PF 990-T (section 401(a) or 408(a) trust) 990-T (trust other than above) Return Code 01 02 03 04 05 06 Application Is For Form Form Form Form Form Form 990-T (corporation) 1041-A 4720 5227 6069 8870
The books are in the care of 01 The Organization Telephone No 11,_( 7 03)224- 3 200FAX No ^________________ u If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box If this is for the whole group, If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) "' u and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members check this box 01 u If it is for part of the group, check this box the extension is for 1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T) extension of time until __L5_ Aug _ _, 20 11 - , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for calendar year 20 10 tax year beginning 2 or 20 , and ending , 20 u Initial return u Final return
If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason u Change in accounting period
3a If this application is for Form 990 -BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069 , enter the tentative tax, less any nonrefundable credits See instructions b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit c Balance due . Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment with this form, if required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instructions
$ $ $
0. 0. 0.
Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions Form 8868 (Rev 1-2011) BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions.
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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A B

C Name of organization Americans

D Employer Identification Number

City, town or country

G Gross receipts $ 22, 089, 095.

Tim Philli p s 2111 Wilson Blvd , 0350 Arlin g ton

www. americansfor ros erit

Form of organ i zat i on

M State of legal domicile

150, 823. 78,381 . 16 , 565, 957. 0. 0. 1, 319, 383. 0 .

357, 661. 5,579. 22,089,095.

21 , 945,258. 24 , 064, 187 . -1 ,975,092. End of Year 2 , 629,702. 2 , 586,284. 43,418.

' Tim Philli p s

Print/Type preparer ' s name Paid Dou g las S. Core y , CPA

$ Form 990 (2010)

for Pros p erit y

Checklist of Req uired Schedules

9 10 H 11 a 11 b 11 c lid 11 e lit 12a 12b 13 14a 14b 15 16 17 18 19 20 X X X X X

20bi Form 990 (2010)

24a 24b 24c

X 38 Form 990 (2010)

for Pros p erit y

Section 501(cX12) organizations. Enter a Gross income from members or shareholders

14a X 14b Form 990 (2010)

Form 990 (2010) Americans

Schedule 0. See Instructions.

Section A. Governin g Body and Mana g ement

and Independent Contractors

0. 0. 0. 0. 173 , 152. 18 , 223. 80 , 169. 78 , 200. 79 , 754. 72,240. 72 , 679. 21 , 423.

0. 0. 0. 0. 23,650. 9,636. 20,605. 10,580. 10,296. 21,476. 16,443. 13,699.

_(5) Tim Phillj2.!^ ________

11!9 ------------------51D------------------ilk------------------51^------------------BAA TEEA0107 12/21/10 Form 990 (2010)

Section B. Independent Contractors

Form 990 (2010)

Unre l a ted business revenue

21, 715, 876. 9,979. 9,979. 0. 0.

2a Registration fees 900099 -------b ------------------C

9,979. 357, 661. 0. 0. 357, 661.

5,579. - 1 22,089 ,095. 1 TEEao1o9 tonino

357, 661. Form 990 (2010)

52,430. 104, 224 . 118,782 .

30,622 . 58,405. 85,172.

12,385 . 25,998 . 9,170.

9,423. 19,821. 24,440.

141,059. 21,042. 35,000. 696,414 . 54,237 . 231, 800 .

5,898. 5,883. 35,000.

618,188 . 44,650 . 160, 070 .

55,880. 4,074. 20,981 .

22,346. 5,513. 50,749.

697, 219. 84,630 . 3,768. 1,044.

690, 150 . 0. 3,768. 0.

1,717. 84,630. 0. 1,044.

250,358 . 5,462 . 1,679 . 0. 6,165 . 454, 084. 1 ,119,056 .

28,935. 17,839. 68,591. 19,999. 149,545. 228,422. 1,072,295.

Form990 2010 Americans for Pros p erit y Balance Sheet Part X

396,733. 164, 999. 31,760.

728,076. 192,929. 109,718.

979, 680. 1, 349, 554.

1, 685, 860. 2,586,284.

30 31 2,018,510. 3, 3 6 8, 0 6 4. 32 33 34 43,418. 2,629,702. Form 990 (2010)

22,089,095. 24,064,187. -1,975,092. 2,018,510. _

to-inform management of_any _______-