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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true AMERICA IS BETTER 50 F ST STE 300 WASHINGTON DC 20001 264718617 501(C)(4) 36000 GENERAL SUPPORT GROWING INDIANA TOGETHER INC 111 MONUMENT CIRCLE SUITE 2700 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 920646867 527 50000 GENERAL SUPPORT JERSEY FIRST PO BOX 32 MORRISTOWN NJ 07963 825141255 501(C)(4) 22500 GENERAL SUPPORT KANSAS LEGAL NETWORK INC 900 S KANSAS AVE STE 402 TOPEKA KS 66612 834604960 501(C)(4) 35000 GENERAL SUPPORT 0 4 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. GRANT FUNDS WERE PAID PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT REQUIRING THE RECIPIENT TO EXPEND THE FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR 501(C)(4) PURPOSES AND MAY REQUIRE THE GRANTEE TO FURNISH A REPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION DESCRIBING THE ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS FULLFILLED BY THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS. 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RELATED TO SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY OF A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR 31031307 FEES PAID FOR MEDIA SERVICES false Schedule L, Part IV PER THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS, A 35% CONTROLLED ENTITY OF A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTOR IS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED ON SCHEDULE L, PART IV. X 1 125360 Market value false true false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - CONTRIBUTIONS Form 990, Part III, Line 1 AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY EXISTS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE AMERICANS TO ADVOCATE FOR SOLUTIONS THAT EXPAND FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY, WITH A FOCUS ON ADDRESSING UNSUSTAINABLE GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND DEBT, REFORMING THE HEALTH CARE, IMMIGRATION, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS, PROTECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND BUILDING AN ECONOMY WHERE EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIND SUCCESS. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a , PART VII, PART IX, LINES 5-10 AND SCHEDULE J CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY MAY PERFORM SERVICES FOR AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THROUGH A SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE SERVICE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION PAYS THE SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ARM'S LENGTH PAYMENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION MAY PERFORM SERVICES FOR AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY THROUGH A SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THE SERVICE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION PAYS THE SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION ARM'S LENGTH PAYMENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES. TO REFLECT THE SERVICE ARRANGEMENT, COMPENSATION HAS BEEN SHOWN IN PROPORTION TO THE HOURS PROVIDED BY RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEES IN PROPORTION TO THE HOURS PERFORMED FOR EACH ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE SERVICE CONTRACTS AND AGGREGATE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED ON THE EMPLOYEES' FORM W-2 ISSUED BY HIS OR HER EMPLOYER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AFP BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNDER THE AFP BYLAWS AND BOARD RESOLUTION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE THE POWERS OF THE BOARD WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, BUT MUST REPORT ITS ACTIONS TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT: (1) AMEND, ALTER, OR REPEAL THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS OR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (2) ELECT, APPOINT, OR REMOVE ANY OFFICER OR DIRECTOR; OR (3) AUTHORIZE THE DISPOSITION OF ANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY AND ASSETS. ONE DIRECTOR RESIGNED SHORTLY BEFORE YEAR END, LEAVING A VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THAT VACANCY WAS FILLED IN 2022, AND THE BOARD CURRENTLY HAS THREE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, INFORMED BY THE COMPENSATION STUDIES PERFORMED BY HUMAN RESOURCES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FEEDBACK AND CHALLENGE (AND IN SOME CASES APPROVAL) FOR COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons JEFF OGAR, ROB JENTGENS, AND MARK HOLDEN - Business relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Significant changes to organizational documents THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION WERE AMENDED TO ADD A CLASS A MEMBER, AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION. SEE THE PART VI, LINES 7A AND 7B WORDING FOR THE RIGHTS THE CLASS A VOTING MEMBER HAS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CLASS A MEMBER WITH THE RIGHTS STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS, CLASS A MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO RATIFY THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER AND VOTING RIGHTS TO DO THE FOLLOWING: A. RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OR REMOVING DIRECTORS, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; B. APPOINTING THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; C. DETERMINING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' SIZE; D. APPROVING ANY MAJOR TRANSACTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD; AND E. IN THE EVENT OF A PENDING DISSOLUTION OR OTHER WINDING-UP OF THE CLASS A MEMBER, APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CLASS A MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARED AND REVIEWED THE FORM 990. A FULL DRAFT OF THE 990 ALONG WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS, INTERNAL MANAGEMENT, AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE, IF NECESSARY. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE ORGANIZATION HAS IN PLACE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING ALL STAFF, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THAT IT MONITORS THROUGH THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE AND AN ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SURVEY. SHOULD A CONFLICT BE DISCLOSED, IT IS ADDRESSED BY COMPANY MANAGEMENT OR THE BOARD, AS APPROPRIATE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNDER IRS REGULATIONS. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 7a & FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 7B THE ORGANIZATION HAS A POLICY WHEREBY ALL CONTRIBUTED SECURITIES ARE IMMEDIATELY SOLD THROUGH THE BROKER THAT RECEIVES THOSE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF. 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