American Energy Alliance 2014

EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 16,
990
2015
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Form
Department
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Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.us. ov/form990.
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning
and ending
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of tie Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
C Name of organization
B Check11
applicable
D Employer identification
DAddress
change
DName
change
Do1na business as
01nit1al
return
Number and street (or P.O. box 11ma1l1snot deliveredto street address)
AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

26-2731617
I:Room/suite E Telephone number
DFinal
1155
ated
DAmended
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
G Grossreceipts$
WASHINGTON. DC
H(a) Is this a group return
return/
term inreturn
15TH STREET,
20005
THOMAS PYLE
SAME AS C ABOVE
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AMERI CANENERGYALLIANCE.ORG
I Tax-exempt status D
501(c)(3)
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K Form of oraamzation: [xJ Corporation
I Part 11 Summary
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202-621-2940
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DAppl1caF Name and address of principal officer

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pending
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4947(aH1}or
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for subordinates?
DYes
00No
H(b) Areall subordinates
included?
D Yes
No
527
If "No," attach a 11st(see 1nstruct1ons}
H(cl Group exemption number ...
I L Year of formation: 2 0 0 81M State of leoaldom1c1le:DC
Briefly describe the organization's m1ss1onor most s1gnif1cantact1v1t1es THE
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EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA
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Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a}
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
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Total revenue - add Imes 8 throuqh 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A}, line 12)
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), Imes 1-3)
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g}
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7b
Prior Year
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
5
0
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6
7a
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, lne 34
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1fthe organization d1scont1nued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate 1fnecessary)

7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C}, hne 12
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number
1094334.
448788.
645546.
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Under penaltiesof periury, I declarethat I have examinedthis return, mcludmg accompanyingschedulesand statements,and to the best of my knowledgeand belief, 111s
of preparer (other than officer) 1sbased on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign
Ill.. THOMAS PYLE I PRESIDENT
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Date
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Preparer
Firm's name
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Firm's address~
COCCHIARO & ASSOCIATES

LLC
10800 GREENE DRIVE, 1ST FLOOR
LORTON VA 22079
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Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Phone no. 7
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Form 990 (2014)
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION
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Part Ill Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

' Check rt'Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part Ill
Briefly describe the organization's m1ss1on:
AEA IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS A

SUBSIDIARY OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH. AEA'S MISSION IS TO
2
3
4
4a
Did the organization undertake any s1grnf1cantprogram services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
Dves
CxJNo
If "Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0
Did the organization cease conducting, or make s1grnf1cantchanges 1nhow II conducts, any program services?
Dves
OONo
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of Its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.
Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and
revenue, rt'any, for each program service reported.
) (Expenses$
14 21 7 5 3 including grants of$
) (Revenue$
)
PUBLIC EDUCATION: AEA'S PUBLIC EDUCATION TAKES PLACE AT BOTH THE STATE
AND NATIONAL LEVEL. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER A BETTER
UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
(Code
4b
(Code
) (Expenses$
19 8 4 5 3 7
1nclud1nggrants of$
) (Revenue$---------
ADVOCACY: AEA'S LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TAKE PLACE AT

BOTH THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
AEA'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE DESIGNED
TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE CITIZENS IN UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTING OUR
NATION'S MOST CRITICAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHALLENGES.
THROUGH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, OUR
NATION'S CITIZENS WILL BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE
POLICY-MAKING PROCESS AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL.
AEA IS A
NON-PARTISAN ISSUE ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AFFORDABLE, ABUNDANTAND
RELIABLE ENERGY FOR AMERICA'S CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES.
) (Expenses$
2 6 5 7 6 6 including grants of$ --------) (Revenue$--------RESEARCH: AEA CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND
DEVELOPS POLICY POSITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS,
CITIZENS,
THE MEDIA AND OTHER CONSTITUENCIES.
4c
(Code
4d
Other program services (Describe 1n Schedule O )
4e
Total program service expenses~
including grants of $
(Expenses$
(Revenue$
3672056.
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IV I Checklist of Required Schedules
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Yes
Is the organization described 1nsection 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes, complete Schedule A
2
3
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors}

Did the organization engage 1ndirect or 1nd1rectpolitical campaign act1v1t1eson behalf of or 1noppos1t1onto candidates for
public office? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part I
Section 501(c}(3} organizations.
1
2
X
X
Did the organization engage 1nlobbying act1v1t1es,or have a section 501(h) election 1neffect
during the tax year? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part II

1--4~1---+--Is the organization a section 501 (c}(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or
s1m1laramounts as defined 1nRevenue Procedure 9819? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part Ill
5
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to
provide advice on the d1stribut1on or investment of amounts 1nsuch funds or accounts? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part I
6
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, 1nclud1ngeasements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or h1stonc structures? If 'Yes, complete Schedule D, Part II
7
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets? If "Yes, complete
Schedule D, Part Ill
8
5
6
7
8
9
10
No
X
X
Did the organization report an amount 1nPart X, hne 21, for escrow or custodial account hab1hty,serve as a custodian for
amounts not listed 1nPart X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negot1at1onservices?
If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV
D1dthe organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets 1ntemporarily restricted endowments, permanent
endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part V
10
If the organization's answer to any of the following questions 1s"Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X
as applicable.
a D1dthe organization report an amount for land, bu1ld1ngs,and equipment 1nPart X, hne 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
11
Part VI
b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities 1nPart X, hne 12 that 1s5% or more of rts total
assets reported 1nPart X, hne 16? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part VII
c D1dthe organization report an amount for investments - program related 1nPart X, hne 13 that 1s5% or more of rts total
assets reported 1nPart X, line 16? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VIII
d D1dthe organization report an amount for other assets 1nPart X, hne 15 that 1s5% or more of rts total assets reported in
Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
e D1dthe organization report an amount for other hab1ht1esin Part X, hne 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
f D1dthe organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's hab1htyfor uncertain tax pos1t1onsunder FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
12a D1dthe organization obtain separate, independent audited f1nanc1alstatements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
b Was the organization included 1nconsolidated, independent audited f1nanc1alstatements for the tax year?
If 'Yes," and If the orgamzat,on answered "No" to /me 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
13 Is the organization a school described 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(1ij?If "Yes, complete Schedule E
14a D1dthe organization ma1nta1nan office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
b D1dthe organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundra1s1ng, business,
investment, and program service act1v1t1esoutside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
15 D1dthe organization report on Part IX, column (A), hne 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization? If "Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
16
D1dthe organization report on Part IX, column (A), hne 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to
or for foreign 1nd1v1duals?
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundra1s1ngservices on Part IX,
column (A), lines 6 and 11e? ff "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I
18
D1dthe organization report more than $15,000 total of fundra1s1ngevent gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
1c and Ba? If "Yes, complete Schedule G, Part II
D1dthe organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming act1v1t1eson Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
19
complete Schedule G, Part Ill

20a D1dthe organization operate one or more hospital fac1ht1es?If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H
b If 'Yes" to hne 20a did the oraanizat1on attach a coov of rts audited financial statements to this return?
11a
11b
11c
11d
11e
X
X
11f
12a
12b
13
14a
X
X
X
14b
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16
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of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes
21
D1dthe organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
D1dthe organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic 1nd1v1dualson
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill
23
D1dthe organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 cbout compensation of the organization's current
and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete
Schedule J
24a D1dthe organization have a tax-exempt bond issue wrth an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the
last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer Imes 24b through 24d and complete
Schedule K ff "No", go to /me 25a
No
21
22
22
b D1dthe organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
c D1dthe organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
any tax-exempt bonds?
d D1dthe organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
25a Section 501(c){3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. D1dthe organization engage 1nan excess benefit
transaction wrth a d1squalif1edperson during the year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I
b Is the organization aware that 1tengaged 1nan excess benefit transaction wrth a d1squallf1ed person 1na 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
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Schedule L, Part I
D1dthe organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for ra::e1vablesfrom or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or d1squalif1edpersons? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part II

D1dthe organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part Ill
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction wrth one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
1nstruct1onsfor applicable filing thresholds, cond1t1ons, 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 1nnon-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes, complete Schedule M
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
23
X
X
24a
24b
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25b
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27
28a
28b
X
X
28c
29
X
X
30
31
32
33
27
32
33
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of rts net assets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule N, Part II
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301 7701-2 and 301. 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, Ill, or IV, and
Part V, bne 1
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity wrth1nthe meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage 1nany transaction wrth a controlled entity
wrth1nthe meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
36 Section 501{c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, bne 2
37
D1dthe organization conduct more than 5% of rts act1v1t1esthrough an entity that 1snot a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI
38
D1dthe organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations 1nSchedule O for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19?
34
Note. All Form 990 filers are reau1red to complete Schedule 0
34
35a
X
X
35b
36
37
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St-,tements
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Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any hne ,n this Part V
1a Enter the number reported 1nBox 3 of Form 1096 Erter -0 If not applicable
1a
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included ,n line 1a. Enter -0 rf not applicable
1b
C D1dthe orgamzat,on 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 wrth or wrth1nthe year covered by this return
b
3a
b
4a
2a
If at least one 1sreported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a 1sgreater than 250, you may be required to e-flle (see 1nstruct1ons)
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
If "Yes," has 1tfiled a Form 990-T for ths year? If "No," to /me 3b, provide an explanation m Schedule O
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest 1n,or a signature or other authority over, a
Yes
0
1c
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Didthe organizationreceivea paymentin excessof $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and servicesprovidedto the payor?
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which 1twas required
to file Form 8282?
If "Yes," 1nd1catethe number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
1d
D1dthe organization receive any funds, directly or 1nd1rectly,to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
d
e
f D1dthe orgamzat,on, during the year, pay premiums, directly or 1nd1rectly,on a personal benefit contract?
g If the organization received a contnbut1on of qual1f1edintellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
h If the organization received a contnbut1on of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

a D1dthe sponsoring organization make any taxable d1stnbut1ons under section 4966?
b Did the sponsoring organization make a d1stribut1onto a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter
a lnit1at1onfees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, hne 12
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, hne 12, for public use of club fac11it1es
Ga Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit
any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
b If "Yes," did the organization include wrth every solic1tat1onan express statement that such contributions or grfts
were not tax deductible?
a
b
No
22
f1nanc1alaccount 1na foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other f1nanc1alaccount)?
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country .....
See 1nstruct1onsfor filing requirements for F1nCENForm 114, Report of Foreign Bank and F1nanc1alAccounts (FBAR)
Was
the organization a party to a proh1b1tedtax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
5a
D1d
any
taxable party notify the orgarnzat,on that 1twas or 1sa party to a proh1b1tedtax shelter transaction?
b
If
"Yes,"
to line 5a or Sb, did the orgamzat1on file Form 8886-T?
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Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
2b
3a
3b
4a
5a
5b
5c
X
X
Ga
Gb
7a
7b
7c
7e
7f
7a
7h
9a
9b
I 1oa I
10b
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
11a
a Gross income from members or shareholders
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them.)
11b
12a Section 4947(a)( 1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the orgarnzat1onfiling Form 990 1nlieu of Form 1041?
12b
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
11
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans 1nmore than one state?
Note. See the 1nstruct1onsfor add1t1onal1nformat1onthe organization must report on Schedule 0
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization 1srequired to maintain by the states 1nwhich the
organization 1slicensed to issue qualified health plans
12a
13a
13b
Enter the amount of reserves on hand
13c
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
b If "Yes " has ,t filed a Form 720 to rF>nortthese oavments? If "No " orov1de an exolanat,on ,n Schedule 0
14a
X
14b
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Part VI Governance,

Management,
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and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to Imes 2 through lb below, and for a "No" response
to /me Ba, Bb, or 10b below, descnbe the circumstances, processes, or changes ,n Schedule 0. See instructions
[xJ
Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part VI
Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes
t--'1~a-+---------t
b Enter the number of voting members included 1nline 1a, above, who are independent
~1_b~---------1
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relat1onsh1por a business relat1onsh1pwrth any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
No
If therearematerialdifferencesin votingrights amongmembersof the governingbody,or 1fthe governing

bodydelegated
broadauthorityto an executivecommitteeor s1m1lar
committee,explainin Schedule0.
2
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct superv1s1on
of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4
Did the organization make any s1gnif1cantchanges to rts governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a s1gnif1cantd1vers1onof the organization's assets?
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders?
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body?
b Are any governance dec1s1onsof the organization reserved to (or subJect to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body?
3
4
X
X
X
X
5
6
7a
X
X
7b
Didthe organization
contemporaneously
documentthe meetingsheldor wrrttenactionsundertakenduringthe yearby the following:
a The governing body?

b Each committee wrth authority to act on behalf of the governing body?
Ba
Sb
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed 1nPart VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
oroanizat1on's ma1lmoaddress? If "Yes orov1de the names and addresses m Schedule 0
Section B. Policies (This Section B reauests mformat1on about oolfc1es not reawred by the Internal Revenue Code.)
X
X
9
Yes
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?

b If "Yes," did the organization have wrrtten policies and procedures governing the act1v1t1es
of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent wrth the organization's exempt purposes?
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of rts governing body before filing the form?
b Describe 1nSchedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990
10b
11a
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to /me 13
b Wereofficers,directors,or trustees,andkey employeesrequiredto discloseannuallyintereststhatcouldgaveriseto conflicts?
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance wrth the policy? If "Yes," descnbe
m Schedule O how this was done
13 Did the organization have a written wh1stleblower policy?
14 Did 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, comparab1l1tydata, and contemporaneous substant1at1onof the deliberation and dec1s1on?
12a
12b
X
X
12c
13
14
X
X
X
a The organization's CEO, Exa::ut1veDirector, or top management off1c1al

b Other officers or key employees of the organization
If "Yes" to hne 15a or 15b, describe the process 1nSchedule O (see 1nstruct1ons)
16a Did the organization invest 1n,contribute assets to, or part1c1pate1na Joint venture or similar arrangement wrth a
15a
15b
X
X
taxable entity during the year?

b If 'Yes, did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requmng the organization to evaluate Its part1c1pat1on
1n101ntventure arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's
exemot status wrth resoect to such arranaements?
No
10a
16a
1Gb
Section C. Disclosure
17
18
List the states wrth which a copy of this Form 990 IS required to be filed ~AL, AK, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, ME
Section 6104 requires an organization to make Its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available
for public 1nspect1on Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
Own website
Another's website
[xJ Upon request
Other (exp/am m Schedule OJ
Describe 1nSchedule O whether (and rf so, how) the organization made Its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public during the tax year
19
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records ~ ---------
THE ORGANIZATION - 202-621-2940

1155 15TH STREET, NW, NO. 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
432ooe 11-01-14
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FULL LIST OF STATES
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e7
Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending wrth or wrth1nthe orgamzat1on's tax year
or orgamzat1ons), regardless of amount of compensation.
List all of the orgamzat1on's current officers, directors, trustees (whether 1nd1v1duals
Enter O1ncolumns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensation was paid
List all of the orgamzat1on's current key employees, If any See 1nstruct1onsfor def1mt1onof "key employee "
List the orgamzat1on's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report
able 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 orgamzat1on's former directors or trustees that received, 1nthe capacity as a former director or trustee of the orgamzat1on,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the orgamzat1on and any related organizations.
trustees or directors, 1nst1tut1onal
trustees; officers; key employees, highest compensated employees;
List persons m the following order 1nd1v1dual
and former such persons
Dchkh ec t 1sbox rt neither the oraamzat1on nor any re ated oraamzat1on comoensated anv current officer, director, or trustee
(B}
(C)
(D)
(A)
(E)
Pos1t1on
Average
Name and Title
Reportable
Reportable
(do not check more than one
hours per
box, unless person 1s both an
compensation
compensation
officer and a director/trustee)
week
from
from related
s
(list any
the
organizations
l!!
"C
hours for
organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
0
::
(W-2/1099-MISC)
related
'"
E
E
organizations -=
8~
~
below
~
!fS
line)
~ j
0
~ :c'='E ~
! ~i
(F)
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations
( 1)
WAYNEGABLE
CHAIRMAN
( 2)
JAMES CLARKSON
DIRECTOR
( 3)
SCOTT ALEX BEAULIER
DIRECTOR
( 4)
JOHN PETERSON
DIRECTOR
( 5)
NANCY PFOTENHAUER
DIRECTOR
( 6)
THOMAS PYLE
PRESIDENT
( 7)
LISA WALLACE
SECRETARY/TREASURER
( 8)
DAN KISH
SVP POLICY
( 9)
ROBERT BRADLEY
!ER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(10) DAN SIMMONS
VICE PRES. POLICY
432007
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
32.00
18.00
27.00
23.00
32.00
18.00
5.00
45.00
6.00
44.00
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
233600.
131400.
21320.
112050.
95450.
19220.
122850.
72150.
7300.
17500.
157500.
10636.
16315.
109186.
11932.
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VII Section A. Officers
IPart

Directors
(A)
Name and title
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(B)
(C)
(E)
(D)
Pos1t1on
Average
Reportable
Reportable
(do not check more than one
hours per
compensation
compensation
box, unless person 1sboth an
officer and a director/trustee)
week
from related
from
(list any
organizations
the
hours for
"C
(W-2/1099-MISC)
organization
0
related
li;
(W-2/1099-MISC)
li;
organizations .s .s
is
~i
below
~>
~a
j
line)
S!'E
~ ~ 0
~
:r
i
I
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(F)
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations
""
502315.
565686.
1b Sub-total
~
0.
C Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A .
~
565686.
502315.
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c\
~
2
Total number of 1nd1v1duals
~nclud1ng but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable
comoensat1on from the oraarnzat1on ..._
70408.
o.
o.
70408.
3
Yes
Did the organization 11stany former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such md1v1dual
For any 1nd1v1dual
listed on line 1a, 1sthe sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization
4
and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such md1v1dual
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or 1nd1v1dual
for services
5
rendered to the oraarnzat1on?If 'Yes " comolete Schedule J for such oerson
Section B. Independent Contractors
No
X
X
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from
the oraarnzation Reoort comoensat1on for the calendar vear end1nawith or within the oraarnzat1on's tax vear
(C)
(B)
(A)
Descnpt1on of services
Compensation
Name and business address
SMART MEDIA GROUP

427 LESLIE AVE. ALEXANDRIA. VA 22301
I360 LLC
PO BOX 37046. BALTIMORE MD 21297
GOOGLE, INC
PO BOX 39000. SAN FRANCISCO. CA 94139
NJI MEDIA, 101 1/2 SOUTH UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA. VA 22314
2
!MEDIA SERVICES
1044000.
!MEDIA SERVICES
747799.
MEDIA SERVICES
MEDIA SERVICES AND
CONSULTING
165467.
149512.
Total number of independent contractors ~nclud1ng but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100 000 of comoensat1on from the oraarnzat1on ..._
4
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c e u e 0 con ams a response or note to anv line 1nthis Part VIII
(A)
Total revenue
........
1 a
C: C:
C/1 C/1
Federated campaigns
b Membership dues
C Fundra1smg events
d Related organizations
e Government grants (contributions)
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
s1m1lar
amounts not included above
ra :::,
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c,_ E
:::
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(B)
Related or
exempt function
revenue
(C)
{D)
Revenueexcluded
from tax under
sections
512 - 514
Unrelated
business
revenue
1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
3458290.
Noncash contnbut1ons included m Imes 1a-1f $
h Total. Add hnes 1a-1f
Ora
Pa
Statement of Revenue
3458290.
Business CodE
a,
2 a
b
(.)
-~ a,
a, ::J
Cl) C:
E~
ra a,
e,a:
e
f All other program service revenue
a Total. Add Imes 2a-2f
Investment income (including d1v1dends,interest, and
3
other s1m1laramounts)
...
0
c..
....
....
....
212.
212 .
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

Royalties
(1i)Personal
(i) Real
6 a Gross rents
b Less rental expenses
C Rental income or Ooss)
d Net rental income or Ooss)
(11)Other
(1)Securities
7 a Gross amount from sales of
assets other than inventory
b Less cost or other basis
and sales expenses
C Gain or Ooss)
d Net gain or Ooss)
8 a Gross income from fundra1s1ngevents (not
including$
of
contributions reported on line 1c) See
Part IV, line 18
a
b
b Less direct expenses
C Net income or Ooss)from fundra1s1ngevents
9 a Gross income from gaming activ1t1es See
Part IV, line 19
a
b
b Less direct expenses
C Net income or Ooss)from gaming act1v1t1es
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns
and allowances
a
b
b Less cost of goods sold
~
C Net income or Oossl from sales of 1nventorv
Business CodE
Miscellaneous Revenue
....
....
a,
::J
C:
a,
>
a,
a:
...
a,
.c
0
....
....
11 a
b
900099
OTHER
8171.
8171.
d All other revenue

e Total.Add hnes 11a-11d
Total revenue See1nstruct1ons.
12
....
....
8171
3466673.
8171.
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10
Expenses
Sect,on'501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All otherorgamzat,ons must complete column (A)
Ch ec k If Shc e d ueI 0 contains a resoonse or note to anv line 1n this Part IX
(C)
(A)
(B)
Do not Include amounts reported on fines 6b,
Total expenses
Program service
Management and
7b, Bb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
exoenses
aeneral exoenses
JD)
Fun ra1s1ng
expenses
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, hne 21
Grants and other assistance to domestic
Grants and other assistance to foreign
1nd1v1duals.See Part IV, line 22

organizations, foreign governments,
and foreign
1nd1v1duals.See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
Benefits paid to or for members
Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees
515686.
488740.
6121.
20825.
217126.
132158.
69857.
15111.
10210.
16168.
37381.
6948.
12807.
31226.
2745.
2932.
4328.
517.
429.
1827.
10907.
29955.
3389.
7518.
29955.
Compensation not included above, to d1squahfled
persons (as defined under section 4958(1)( 1)) and

persons described m section 4958(c)(3)(B)
Other salaries and wages
Pension plan accruals and contributions (include

section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
Other employee benefits
9
10
11
Payroll taxes
Fees for services (non-employees).
a Management
b Legal
c Accounting
d Lobbying
e Professional fundra1smgservices. SeePart IV, lme 17
10117.
10117.
Investment management fees
g Other ( If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of hne 25,

column (A) amount, hst line 11g expenses on Sch 0.)
12
13
14
15
16
Advert1s1ng and promotion
17
Travel
Office expenses
614130.
2019685.
92738.
591917.
2019685.
68587.
22213.
6102.
154292.
59587.
77360.
59398.
72269.
174.
18049.
Information technology
Royalties
Occupancy
Payments of travel or entertainment
18
4663.
15.
expenses
for any federal, state, or local public off1c1als
19
20
21
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
22
Deprec1at1on, depletion, and amort1zat1on
23
24
Insurance
Interest
Payments to affiliates
25784.
17466.
25784.
17466.
Other expenses.Itemize expenses not covered

above. (List miscellaneousexpenses m hne 24e. If line
24e amount exceeds 10% of hne 25, column (A)
amount, hst lme 24e expenseson Schedule 0.)
a
LIST RENTAL
LICENSES AND FEES
ALLOCATED GENERAL AND A
59588.
10169.
0.
53034.
0.
123332.
o.
365.
-130441.
6554.
9804.
7109.
2805.
117980.
1071.
118304.
d
e All other expenses
25
26
Total functional expenses. Add Imes 1 throuah 24e
7351.
3908340.
3475.
3672056.
Joint costs. Complete this lme only 1fthe organization

reported m column (B) 1omtcosts from a combined
educational campaign and fundra1smgsohc1tat1on.
Check here
432010
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3
4
5
UI
Cl)
UI
UI
<(
UI
Cl)
22
:.a
CII
~
23
24
25
26
UI
Cl)
C
CII
iij
CD
"O
C
27
28
29
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...
UI
Cl)
UI
UI
<(
Cl)
686454.
724508.
Cash - non-interest-bearing
Savings and temporary cash investments
Pledges and grants receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
..
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete
Part II of Schedule L
Loans and other receivables from other d1squallf1ed persons (as defined under
section 4958(t)(1)), persons described 1nsection 4958(c)(3)(8), and contributing
employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary

employees' benef1c1aryorganizations (see instr) Complete Part II of Sch L
Notes and loans receivable, net
7
Inventories for sale or use
8
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
10a Land, bu1ld1ngs,and equipment cost or other
60478.
basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D
10a
41757.
10b
b Less accumulated deprec1at1on
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
30
31
32
33
34
Intangible assets
Other assets See Part IV, line 11
Total assets. Add lines 1 throuah 15 (must eaual line 34)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Grants payable
Deferred revenue
Tax-exempt bond liabilities
Escrow or custodial account hab1hty Complete Part IV of Schedule D
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees,
key employees, highest compensated employees, and d1squallf1edpersons
(B)
End of year
29223.
13944.
45130.
10c
18721.
1485315.
398102.
1094334.
448788.
23
24
25
26
448788.
and
27
28
645546.
29
~D
and complete lines 30 through 34.

Capital stock or trust pnnc1pal, or current funds
Pa1d-1nor capital surplus, or land, bu1ld1ng,or equipment fund
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
Total net assets or fund balances
Total llab1llt1esand net assets/fund balances
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
1087213.
Permanently restricted net assets

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here
1060569.
1100.
6
7
8
9
398102.
[xJ
1
2
3
4
Complete Part II of Schedule L

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
Other llab1ht1esOncluding federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other llab1llt1esnot included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of
Schedule D
Total liabilities. Add Imes 17 throuah 25
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ~
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
Unrestricted net assets
Temporarily restricted net assets
11
Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to anv line 1nthis Part X

(A)
Beginning of year
1
2
Page
30
31
32
1087213.
1485315.
33
34
645546.
1094334.
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check If S chedule 0 contains a resoonse or note to any line 1nthis Part XI

1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), hne 12)
2
3
4
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), hne 25)
Revenue less expenses. Subtract hne 2 from line 1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, hne 33, column (A))
Net unrealized gains Oosses)on investments
Donated services and use of fac1ht1es
Investment expenses
Prior period adJustments
Other changes 1nnet assets or fund balances (explain 1nSchedule 0)
Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, hne 33,
column (B))
I Part XIIIFinancial
3466673.
3908340.
-441667.
1087213.
6
7
8
9
10
0.
645546.
Statements and Reporting
Check If Schedule O con a1nsa response or note o any me 1nthis Part XII
Yes
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:

Cash
[xJ Accrual
Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain 1nSchedule 0
2a Were the organization's f1nanc1alstatements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
If "Yes," check a box below to 1nd1catewhether the f1nanc1alstatements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
1
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

Both consolidated and separate basis
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
b Were the organization's f1nanc1alstatements audited by an independent accountant?
If "Yes," check a box below to 1nd1catewhether the f1nanc1alstatements for the year were audited on a separate basis,
2a
consolidated basis, or both:

[xJ Both consolidated and separate basis
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
c If "Yes" to hne 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes respons1b1htyfor oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of rts f1nanc1alstatements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain 1nSchedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth 1nthe Single Audit
No
2b
Act and 0MB Circular A-133?
2c
3a
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
or audits exola1nwhv 1nSchedule O and describe anv steos taken to underao such audits
3b
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Supplemental Financial Statements
SCHEDULED
Name of the organization
Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification

Part
2014
~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,

Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
~ Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D Form 990 and its instructions is at www.ts. ov/form990.
Organizations
Maintaining
Donor
Advised
Funds
number
26-2731617
or Other
Similar
Funds
or Accounts.complete
If the
organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 6

(b) Funds and other accounts
(a) Donor advised funds

Total number at end of year
1
2
Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
Aggregate value of 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 1ndonor advised funds
are the organization's property, subJect to the organization's exclusive legal control?
Dves
0No
Dves
0No
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors 1nwriting that grant funds can be used only
for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring
Part
1m erm1ss1ble rivate benefit?

II Conservation
Easements.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 7.
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
D
Preservation of land for public use (e.g , recreation or education)
Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat
Preservation of a cert1f1edhistoric structure
D
Preservation of open space
Complete lines 2a through 2d 1fthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution 1nthe form of a conservation easement on the last
day of the tax year
Held at the Endof the TaxYear

a Total number of conservation easements
2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements

c Number of conservation easements on a cert1f1edhistoric structure included 1n(a)
d Number of conservation easements included 1n(c) acquired after 8/17 /06, and not on a historic structure
2b
2c
listed 1nthe National Register

2d
Number of conservation easements mod1f1ed,transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax
year~ ______
_
4
5
Number of states where property subJect to conservation easement 1slocated ~

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
6
7
v1olat1ons,and enforcement of the conservation easements 1tholds?

Dves
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year~
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, 1nspect1ng, 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)(8)(11)?

D
Yes
DNo
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements 1nits revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and
0No
include, If applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the orgamzat1on's accounting for
conservation easements
Part Ill
Organizations
Maintaining
Collections
of Art, Historical
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 8
Treasures,
or Other
Similar
Assets.
1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 ~SC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets held for public exh1b1t1on,education, or research 1nfurtherance of public service, provide, 1nPart XIII,
the text of the footnote to rts financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 ~SC 958), to report in rts revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical
treasures, or other s1m1larassets held for public exh1b1t1on,education, or research 1nfurtherance of public service, provide the following amounts
relating to these Items:
(i) Revenue included 1nForm 990, Part VIII, hne 1
2
~ $~~~~~~~~
(ii) Assets included 1n Form 990, Part X

~ $~~~~~~~~
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets for f1nanc1algain, provide
the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 ~SC 958) relating to these rtems
~ $~~~~~~~~
~ $~~~~~~~~
a Revenue included 1nForm 990, Part VIII, hne 1

b Assets included 1nForm 990, Part X
LHA For Paperwork Rediction
Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990.
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U!;1ng the organization's acqu1s1t1on,accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a s1gnif1cant use of rts collection rtems
(check all that apply)
Public exh1b1t1on
Loan or exchange programs
Scholarly research
Other
~-----------------------~
D
Preservation for future generations
Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose 1nPart XIII
During the year, did the organization sohc1t or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pa1 IV, line 9, or
reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other 1ntermed1aryfor contributions or other assets not included
on Form 990, Part X?
b If "Yes,' explain the arrangement 1n Part XIII and complete the following table
DNo
Dves
Amount
c Beginning balance
1c
d Add1t1onsduring the year
1d
e D1stribut1onsduring the year
1e
1f
f Ending balance
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account hab1hty?
b If "Yes" exola1n the arranaement 1n Part XIII. Check here If the exolanat1on has been orov1ded 1n Part XIII
Endowment Funds. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 10
Part V
DNo
Dves
la\ Current vear
lbl Prior vear
le\ Two vears back
ldl Three vearsback !el Four vearsback
1a Beginning of year balance

b Contributions
C Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for fac1ht1es
f
and programs
Adm1nistrat1ve expenses
9 End of year balance

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

c Temporarily restricted endowment .... ________
%
%
The percentages 1nImes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization
Yes
by
(i) unrelated organizations
(ii) related organizations
b If "Yes" to 3a(11),are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?
4
Describe 1nPart XIII the intended uses of the or anizat1on's endowment funds
Part VI
No
3a(i}
3aliil
3b
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.

Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 11 a See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property
(a) Cost or other

basis (investment)
(b) Cost or other

basis (other)
(d) Book value
(c) Accumulated
deprec1at1on
1a Land
b Bu1ld1ngs
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
60478.
e Other
Total. Add lines 1a throuah 1e (Column (d) must eaual Form 990 Part X column (Bl /me 10c l
41757.
....
18721.
18721.
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Part VII
orrn 990 2014
Investments
2 6 - 2 7 3161 7
Pa e 3
- Other Securities.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, hne 11b. See Form 990, Part X, hne 12.
(a) Descriptionof security or categoryc,nclud,ng name ot security>
(b) Book value
(c) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) F1nanc1alderivatives
(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(Al
(B)
(Cl
(D)
(E\
(F)
(Gl
(H)
Total. (Col. (bl must eaual Form 990 Part X col. (B) lme 12.) ....
I Part
VIII I Investments
- Program Related.
Comolete If the oraarnzat1on answere d "Y es" to Form 990 Pat IV, I1ne 11C. See Form 990, Part X, fine 13 .
(b) Book value
(a) Descnpt1on of investment
(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total (Col. /bl must eaualForm 990 Part X col. (Bl lme 13.l ....
I Part
IX
Other Assets.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes to Form 990, Pat IV, hne 11d See Form 990, Part X, hne 15
(a) Description
(b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
....
Total. {Column lhl must eoual Form 990 Part X col. (BJ /me 15.J
I Part
Other Liabilities.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, hne 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, bne 25.
(b) Book value
(a) Description of hab1l1ty
1.
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
....
Total. (Column fhl must eaua/ Form 990, Part X, col. (BJ /me 25.J
2. L1ab1htyfor uncertain tax pos1t1ons In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the orgarnzat1on's f1nanc1alstatements that reports the
orgarnzat1on's hab1htyfor uncertain tax pos1t1onsunder FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here If the text of the footnote has been provided 1nPart XII I
[xJ

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orm990 2014
Part XI
R~conciliation
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of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements
Pa e4
With Revenue per Return.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Pat IV line 12a
1
Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
b Donated services and use of fac11it1es
c Recoveries of pnor year grants
d Other (Describe 1nPart XIII.)
3
4
2a
2b
2c
2d
e 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
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
b Other (Describe 1nPart XIII.)

c Add lines 4a and 4b
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must eaual Form 990 Part I /me 12 l
I Part
XII
I Reconciliation
4a
3948902.
2e
3
482229.
3466673.
482229.
4b
0.
4c
of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements
3466673.
With Expenses per Return.
Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited f1nanc1alstatements
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of fac11it1es
b Prior year adJustments
XIII I Supplemental
2e
3
482229.
3908340.
4c
5
3908340.
2d
I 4a I
b Other (Describe 1nPart XIII.)

c Add Imes 4a and 4b
5 Total exoenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must P.<JualForm 990 Part I /me 18.l
I Part
4390569.
482229.
2a
2b
2c
c Other losses
d Other (Describe 1nPart XIII )
e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1.
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
4b
0.
Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, Imes 3, 5, and 9, Part Ill, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, Imes 1b and 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI,
Imes 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any add1t1onal1nformat1on
PART X
LINE 2:
THE ALLIANCE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX ON INCOME OTHER THAN NET UNRELATED
BUSINESS INCOME UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4)
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2014
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. FOR
AND 2013,
THE ALLIANCE HAD NO NET
UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AND ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES
WAS REQUIRED.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

ANALYSIS UNDER THE PROVISIONS
2014
AND 2013,
OF FASB ASC 740-10
THE ALLIANCE PERFORMED AN

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

TAX POSITIONS
QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
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LIMITATIONS
FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2011,REMAIN
OPEN WITH THE U.S.
NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO FILE
2 6 - 2 7 3161 7
2013,
2012
FEDERAL TAXING AUTHORITIES.
Pa e 5
AND
THE ALLIANCE IS
AN INCOME TAX RETURN IN ANY STATE TAX
JURISDICTION.
Schedule D {Form 990) 2014

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SCHEDULE J
(Form 990)
I Part
Compensation Information
0MB No 1545-0047
2014
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest

Compensated Employees
~ Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Open to Public
Information about Schedule J {Form 990) and its instructions is at www.ts.aov/form990.
Inspection
Employer identification number

Questions Regarding Compensation
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Yes
No
1a Check the appropriate box(es) If the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed 1nForm 990,
Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part Ill to provide any relevant 1nformat1onregarding these rtems
First-class or charter travel
Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions
Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax 1ndemnificat1onand gross-up payments
Health or social club dues or 1nit1at1on
fees
D1scret1onaryspending account
Personal services (e g, ma1d, chauffeur, chef)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or prov1s1onof all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part Ill to explain
2 Did the organization require substant1at1on prior to re1mburs1ngor allowing expenses incurred by all directors,
1b
trustees, and officers, 1nclud1ngthe CEO/Executive Director, regarding the rtems checked 1nline 1a?
3
Indicate which, If any, of the following the f1hngorganization used to establish the compensation of the organization's
CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to
establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain 1nPart Ill.
D
D
D
D
D
D
Compensation committee
Independent compensation consultant
Form 990 of other organizations
Written employment contract

Compensation survey or study
Approval by the board or compensation committee
During the year, did any person listed 1n Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, wrth respect to the filing
organization or a related organization
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?
b Part1c1patem, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualif1ed retirement plan?
c Part1c1patein, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?
If "Yes" to any of Imes 4a-c, hst the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each rtem 1nPart Ill
8
9
X
X
X
5a
5b
X
X
6a
6b
X
X
Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
For persons listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of.

a The organization?
b Any related organization?
If 'Yes' to hne 5a or 5b, describe 1nPart Ill
6 For persons listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:
a The organization?
b Any related organization?
7
4a
4b
4c
If 'Yes" to hne 6a or 6b, describe 1nPart Ill

For persons listed 1nForm 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments
not described 1nImes 5 and 6? If 'Yes, describe 1nPart Ill
Were any amounts reported 1nForm 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subJect to the
1nit1alcontract exception described 1nRegulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe 1nPart Ill
If "Yes" to hne8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described 1n
Reaulat1ons section 53 4958-6(c\?
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990.
9
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Part II
I Officers,
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AMERICANENERGYALLIANCE
Paqe2
Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies If add1t1onalspace 1sneeded
For each 1nd1v1dualwhose compensation must be reported 1nSchedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i)and from related organizations. descnbed 1nthe 1nstruct1ons, on row Oi).
Do not list any 1nd1v1duals
that are not hsted on Form 990, Part VII
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)(m)for each hsted 1nd1v1dualmust equal the total amount of Form 990, Pai VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that 1nd1v1dual
(8) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation
(i) Base
compensation
(A) Name and Trtle
(1)
THOMASPYLE
PRESIDENT
( 2)
LISA WALLACE
SECRETARY/TREASURER
( 3)
DANKISH
SVP POLICY
(4)
ROBERTBRADLEY
!ER CHIEF EXECUTIVEOFFICER
(i)
(iii
(i)
(ii)
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
197580.
111139.
99208.
84511.
113400.
66600.
15385.
138465.
(ii) Bonus &

incentive
compensation
(iii) Other
reportable
compensation
32000.
18000.
9450.
8050.
9450.
5550.
1500.
13500.
4020.
2261.
3392.
2889.
0.
o.
615.
5535.
(C) Retirement and

other deferred
compensation
6656.
3744.
4482.
3818.
4599.
2701.
700.
6300.
(D) Nontaxable
benefrts
6989.
3931.
5897.
5023.
0.
0.
364.
3272.
(E) Total of columns

(B)(i)(D)
(F) Compensation
1ncolumn (8)
reported as deferred
1npnor Form 990
247245.
139075.
122429.
104291.
127449.
74851.
18564.
167072.
0.
0.
0.
o.
o.
o.
0.
0.
(i)
Iii\
(i)
Iii\
(i)
Iii}
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
(i)
(iii
(i)
(ij)
(i)
(ii\
(i)
Ifiil
(i)
(iii
(i)
ICiil
(i)
I Iii\
Schedule
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ScheduleJ (Form990) 2014

Part Ill
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Paqe_a
I Supplemental Information
Providethe 1nformat1on,
explanation,or descriptions requiredfor Part I, hnes1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any add1t1onaf
1nformat1on
PART IL LINE 3:
THE AMERICANENERGYALLIANCE (AEA) SHARES STAFF, FACILITIES AND OTHER
EXPENSESWITH THE INSTITUTE FOR~ENERGYRESEARCH(IER),
A RELATED50l{C) (3)
ORGANIZATION.!ER SERVES AS THE COMMON

PAYMASTER
AND ALL EMPLOYEESARE
EMPLOYEESOF !ER INCLUDINGINDIVIDUAL REQUIREDTO BE LISTED ON SCHEDULEJ.
AEA REPORTS ITS ALLOCABLESHARE OF SALARIES, PAYROLLTAXES AND BENEFITS, AS
REQUIRED, IN THE FORM990
AND
RELATEDSCHEDULES.
PART IL LINE 7:
THE INSTITUTE FOR ENERGYRESEARCH(IER),
AND
A RELATED50l(C)(3)
ORGANIZATION
THE COMMON
PAYMASTERL
AWARDED
AND PAID DISCRETIONARYPERFORMANCE
BASED
INCENTIVE BONUSESIN 2013 TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN PART VIIL WHICH

IN THE AGGREGATE
TOTALLED$160,500.
THESE BONUSESWEREALLOCATED
PROPORTIONATELY
BASED ON SALARYALLOCATEDTO EACH ORGANIZATION.

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SCHEDULE 0
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Open to Public
Information about Schedule O Form 990 or 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.ts. ov/fonn990.
Ins ect,on
Employer identification number

Name of the organizat,on
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FORM 990,
PART I,
LINE l,
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
IS A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE
FORM 990,
ENLIST,
PART III,
LINE l,
2014
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER ENERGY CONSUMERS TO ENCOURAGE POLICYMAKERS
TO SUPPORT POLICIES
THAT LEAD TO ABUNDANT, AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE
ENERGY.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION A, LINE 7A:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE IS APPOINTED BY THE

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

TRANSACTIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REVIEWS ALL
TRANSACTIONS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IF MANAGEMENTOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS,

INTEREST POLICY PROVIDES FOR SPECIFIC
PROCEDURES TO ADRESS THE CONFLICT.
INDIVIDUALS COVERED UNDER THIS POLICY INCLUDE OFFICERS,

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

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Name of the orgarnzatron
2014
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REPORTED INCLUDE TRANSACTIONS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS,

FAMILY, ENTITIES
Pa e2
number
MEMBERS OF THER
IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN INVESTMENT IN OR RECEIVE
COMPENSATION FROM, AND ANY RELATIONSHIPS

IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION,
IN WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
BELIEVES MAY OR DOES CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
THE POLICY SETS FORCE A REQUIREMENT TO DISCLOSE THESE CONFLICTS.

GOVERNING BOARD MAKES ALL DECISIONS
THE
REGARDING THE DETERMINATION THAT A
CONFLICT IN FACT EXISTS AND IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE APPROPRIATE COURSE

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

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

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

EMPLOYER, THE INSTITUTE
FOR ENERGY RESEARCH, AND THE PRESIDENT'S
AND TOP
MANAGEMENT'S SALARY IS ALLOCATED TO THE ORGANIZATION BASED ON TIME AND

ATTENDANCE RECORDS.
THE PROCESS USED BY IER TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION
OF THE CEO IS BASED UPON COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR EXECUTIVES WITH SIMILAR
EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR AND IS APPROVED BY
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Pa e2
number
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REPORTS TO THE BOARD, AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING, ALL OF ITS ACTIONS SINCE
THE LAST BOARD MEETING.
DELIBERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SALARY IS MADE
DURING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THE SALARY LEVEL OF THE

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

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

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

ABOVE AND DOCUMENTSNOTING THE APPROVED SALARIES ARE MAINTAINED AT THE
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OF IER.
FORM 990,
PART VI,
LINE 17,
LIST
OF STATES RECEIVING COPY OF FORM 990:
AL,AK,AR,CO,CT,FL,GA,HI,IL,KS,KY,ME,MD,MA,MN,MS,MO,NJ,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI
SC TN UT VA WA WV WI
FORM 990,
PART VI,
SECTION C, LINE 19:
THE ORGANIZATION, UPON REQUEST, MAKES AVAILABLE ITS FORM 990 AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTSREQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND ANY POLICY DOCUMENTSARE PROVIDED TO INTERESTED PARTIES,

SUCH AS FUNDERS, UPON REQUEST.
THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EVALUATE
THE NECESSITY OF EACH SUCH REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND POLICY
DOCUMENTSAND TO DETERMINE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION,
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THESE DOCUMENTS TO AN OUTSIDE PARTY.
FORM 990,
PART IX,
LINE
llG,
OTHER FEES:
CONSULTANTS - GENERAL :
PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES
109839.
MANAGEMENTAND GENERAL EXPENSES
0.
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
20683.
TOTAL EXPENSES
130522.
CONSULTANTS - RESEARCH/WRITING:
54000.
0.
0.
TOTAL EXPENSES
54000.
CONSULTING - POLLING AND SURVEYS:

101500.
0.
0.
TOTAL EXPENSES
101500.
CONSULTANTS - MEDIA:
326578.
0.
1530.
TOTAL EXPENSES
328108.
TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990,
PART IX,
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COL A
614130.
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RelatedOrganizationsand UnrelatedPartnerships
SCHEDULER
(Form 990)
~Complete
201.4
1fthe organization answered ''Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Open to Public
Inspection
Information about Schedule R (F9rm 990) and its_instructions 1s at www.rs.r,ov/form990.
InternalRevenue__S_erv1ce
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete If the organization answered "Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 33
(a)
Name, address, and EIN Ofapplicable)
of disregarded entity
Part II
(bl
Primary act1v1ty
(cl
Legal dom1c1le(state or
(d)
(e)
(f)
Total income
End-of-year assets
Direct controlling
entity
foreign country)
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete If the organization answered 'Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because rt had one or more related taic-exempt
organizations during the taic year
(a)
(b)
(c)
Name, address, and EIN

of related organization
Primary act1v1ty
Legal domicile (state or
INSTITUTE FOR ENERGYRESEARCH- 76-0149778

1155 15TH STREETNW STE. 900
WASHINGTONDC 20005
foreign country)
EDUCATIONAL
lrEXAS
For Paperwork RedLCtion Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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LHA
(d)
(e)
Exempt Code
section
Public chanty
status Ofsection
501(c)(3))
isOlCCl ( 3 l
uINE 7
(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(g)
Section 512(bX13)
controlled
entity?
Yes
~A
No
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
30
ScheduleR(Form990)2014
Part Ill
Page2
organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year

(a)
(b)

Primary act1v1ty
Part IV
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Identificationof RelatedOrganizationsTaxableas a PartnershipComplete rt the organization answered "Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, hne 34 because rt had one or more related
(c)
(d)
Legal
dom1c1le
(state or
foreign
country)
Direct controlling
entity
(f)
(e)
(g)
Predominant
mcome Share of total
(related,
unrelated,
income
excluded
fromtax under
(h)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
sections512-514)
(i)
CodeVUBI
D1sproportJonate
allocabons? amount 1nbox
Yes
No
(j)
(k)
General or
managing
oartner?
Percentage
ownership
20 of Schedule
K-1 (Form 1065) rte!
No
Identificationof RelatedOrganizationsTaxableas a Corporationor TrustComplete rt the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 34 because rt had one or more related
organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)

Pnmary act1v1ty
Legal dom1c1le
(state or
Direct controlling
entity
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
Share of total
income
Share of
end-of-year
assets
Percentage
ownership
512(bX13)
foreign
country)
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Section
controlled
ent1tv?
Yes
No
ScheduleR (Form990) 2014
ScheduleR(Form990)2014
Part V
AMERICAN
ENERGY
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Transactions With Related Organizations Complete rf the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 rf any entity 1slisted 1nParts II, Ill, or IV of this schedule
1 During the tax year, did the organization engage 1nany of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed 1nParts IHV?
Yes
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annu1t1es,(iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity
1a
b Grft, grant, or capital contribution to related orgarnzat1on(s)
1b
No
X
X
X
c Grft, grant, or capital contribution from related orgarnzat1on(s)
1c
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related orgarnzat1on(s)
1d
e Loans or loan guarantees by related orgarnzat1on(s)
1e
X
X
X
X
D1v1dendsfrom related orgarnzat1on(s)
1f
g Sale of assets to related orgarnzat1on(s)
1ci
h Purchase of assets from related orgarnzat1on(s)
1h
Exchange of assets with related orgarnzat1on(s)
1i
Lease of fac11it1es,
equipment, or other assets to related orgarnzat1on(s)
1i
k Lease of fac11it1es,
equipment, or other assets from related orgarnzat1on(s)
1k
Performance of services or membership or fundra1s1ngsohc1tat1onsfor related orgarnzat1on(s)
11
m Performance of services or membership or fundra1s1ngsolicrtat1onsby related organ1zat1on(s)
1m
X
X
X
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets wrth related orgarnzat1on(s)
1n
o Sharing of paid employees wrth related orgarnzat1on(s)
1o
p Reimbursement paid to related orgarnzation(s) for expenses
1D
q Reimbursement paid by related orgarnzat1on(s)for expenses
1a
X
X
X
X
Other transfer of cash or property to related orgarnzat1on(s)
1r
s Other transfer of cash or property from related orQarnzat1on(s)
1s
..
(a)
Name of related organization
-,----
(b)
Transaction
type (as)
--..
. ..
--, -----
::-y
- ......
(c)
Amount involved
--
---
---------
(d)
Method of deterrrnrnng amount involved
C1lINSTITUTE
FOR
ENERGY
RESEARCH
796572.
~CTUAL
COST
C2lINSTITUTE
FOR
ENERGY
RESEARCH
154292.
ACTUAL
COST
(3lINSTITUTE
FOR
ENERGY
RESEARCH
45253.
ACTUAL
COST
<~INSTITUTE
FOR
ENERGY
RESEARCH
47745.
~CTUAL
COST
(5)
(6)
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2 6-2 7 3161 7
Page 4
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete rt'the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following 1nformat1onfor each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of rts act1v1t1es
(measured by total assets or gross reven!Jll)
that was not a related organization. See 1nstruct1onsregarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships
(a)

of entity
(b)
Pnmary act1v1ty
(C)
(d)
(e)
Areall
Legal dom1c1le Predominantincome partners
sec
(related,unrelated, 501(c)~3)
(state or foreign
excludedfrom tax under 011S
country)
sections512-514) Yes No
(f)
Share of
total
income
(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(k)
(i)
(j)
CodeV-UBI General or Percentage
bonate amountm box 20managing
ownership
allocabons?
of ScheduleK-1 partner?
(Form
1065)
Yes No
Yes No
(h)
D1spropor

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Part VII S4pplemental
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Provide add1t1onal1nformat1on for responses to questions on Schedule R (see 1nstruct1ons).
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EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 16,

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

H(a) Is this a group return

4 ) .... (insert no.) D

DAppl1caF Name and address of principal officer

I L Year of formation: 2 0 0 81M State of leoaldom1c1le:DC

Briefly describe the organization's m1ss1onor most s1gnif1cantact1v1t1es THE

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Check this box ...

Total number of 1nd1v1dualsemployed 1ncalendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a}

Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), hnes 3, 4, and 7d)

Total assets (Part ~One -1~

Total habll1t1es(Part X, hne 26)

17 Other expenses (Parit;ft,columo

column (A), hnes 510)

16a Professional fundr,s1ng f'3~.~~~

Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, lne 34

6 Total number of volunteers (estimate 1fnecessary)

Ill.. THOMAS PYLE I PRESIDENT

Typeor print nameand title

COCCHIARO & ASSOCIATES

LHA For Paperwork Redu:tion

Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Form 990 2014

Part Ill Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

AEA IS AN EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACYAND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION. AEA IS A

ADVOCACY: AEA'S LEGISLATIVE AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY TAKE PLACE AT

Other program services (Describe 1n Schedule O )

Total program service expenses~

Form 990 12014\

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

IV I Checklist of Required Schedules

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors}

Section 501(c}(3} organizations.

during the tax year? If 'Yes, complete Schedule C, Part II

complete Schedule G, Part Ill

Form 990 !2014l

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

of Required Schedules (continued)

complete Schedule L, Part II

If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Note. All Form 990 filers are reau1red to complete Schedule 0

Form 990 2014

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any hne ,n this Part V

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

AMERICAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

Check If Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part VI

Section A. Governing Body and Management

If therearematerialdifferencesin votingrights amongmembersof the governingbody,or 1fthe governing

a The governing body?

10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?

a The organization's CEO, Exa::ut1veDirector, or top management off1c1al

taxable entity during the year?

THE ORGANIZATION - 202-621-2940

Form 990 2014