2018-05-15T13:52:34-05:00 2017-06-30 371611326 ARONSON LLC 805 KING FARM BLVD 3RD FLOOR ROCKVILLE MD 20850 990 2016-07-01 522192070 THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC PART 2026958242 P O BOX 65826 WASHINGTON DC 20035 BEN METCALF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 2026958242 2018-05-15 1 ROBERT EBY CPA P01682202 3012316200 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z ERICH PICA P O BOX 65826 WASHINGTON DC 20035 21652003 0 X WWW.SAVEOURENVIROMNENT.ORG X 1999 DC ENHANCE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. 12 12 42 0 0 0 13259373 21652003 0 0 4 0 0 0 13259377 21652003 3427456 7379313 0 0 3381743 3322226 0 0 190842 6710894 6392725 13520093 17094264 -260716 4557739 6723864 11425145 5735433 6199991 988431 5225154 X THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT, IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO ENHANCE PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT BY IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. IT CURRENTLY HAS 16 GROUPS PARTICIPATING, INCLUDING THE LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUPS IN THE COUNTRY. BY UNITING THEIR MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTORS ON COORDINATED ACTIONS, THE PARTICIPATING GROUPS ARE CREATING A SUM OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND ADVOCACY GREATER THAN THEY COULD GENERATE ACTING APART. 0 0 15976777 7379313 GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (PARTNERSHIP) SUPPORTS THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY WITH ITS WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS ABOUT GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, INCLUDING ADOPTING CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES. THE PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE, WWW.SAVEOURENVIRONMENT.ORG, AND ITS E-ACTIVIST LIST OF APPROXIMATELY 200,000 NAMES, ARE USED BY THE ENTIRE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT. 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THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 AND 2016, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2017, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2014 THROUGH 2016 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX EXPENSE. 1 AMERICAN BRIDGE 21ST CENTURY FOUNDATION 455 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW 6TH FLR FLR WASHINGTON DC 20001 275278038 501(C)(4) 200000 PROGRAM SUPPORT AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 800 WASHINGTON DC 20004 131632524 501(C)(3) 135000 PROGRAM SUPPORT AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT INC 1100 NEW YORK AVE NW STE 710W WASHINGTON DC 20005 204079553 501(C)(3) 32000 PROGRAM SUPPORT BUSINESS FORWARD 1717 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW STE 660 WASHINGTON DC 20036 264336291 501(C)(3) 20000 PROGRAM SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL AMERICA RESEARCH & POLICY CENTER 600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE STE 400 WASHINGTON DC 20003 134339865 501(C)(3) 785175 PROGRAM SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND 1875 CONNECTICUT AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 116107128 501(C)(3) 330734 PROGRAM SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND-MOMS CLEAN 257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH NEW YORK NY 10010 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GRANTEES AND MONITORS THEIR PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS, THEIR USE OF FUNDS, AND THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ALL GRANT AWARD AGREEMENTS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BEN METCALF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 129500 0 0 0 105000 0 0 0 9863 0 244363 0 0 0 PAUL ROTH SENIOR ADVISOR 120000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30946 0 150946 0 0 0 JASON WASKEY DEPUTY DIRECTOR 148846 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21960 0 170806 0 0 0 PART II LINE 1 COLUMN B(I) AND (III) CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER'S BASE AND OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION: AMOUNT IN COLUMN B(I) OF $129,500 REPRESENTS BASE SALARY PAID FOR ROLE AS COO OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE OTHER INCOME AMOUNT INCLUDES ADDITIONAL SALARY PAID FOR ADDITIONAL AND UNRELATED PROGRAM BUDGET & ADVISORY SERVICES. FORM 990 PART II LINE 4A GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WORKS IN CONCERT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE HIGHEST PRIORITIES IN FIVE GENERAL AREAS: 1. MOBILIZE THE MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AROUND COMMUNITY-WIDE ISSUES. 2. AMPLIFY AND ADD DISCIPLINE TO THE COMMUNITY'S MESSAGE AND GENERATE MEDIA COVERAGE ON COMMUNITY PRIORITIES. 3. RECRUIT NEW E-ACTIVISTS FOR THE MOVEMENT. 4. MANAGE THE ONLY COMMUNITY-WIDE WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR EVERY MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP. 5. DEPLOY ORGANIZERS TO EDUCATE AND ACTIVATE THE GRASSROOTS IN STATES AND MEDIA MARKETS WHERE IT MATTERS MOST. THE PARTNERSHIP HAS FOUR PRIMARY, INTERRELATED GOALS: 1. BUILD NATIONWIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ADOPTION OF NATIONAL AND STATE POLICIES ON CLEAN ENERGY AND THE REDUCTION OF GLOBAL WARMING POLLUTION. 2. MAXIMIZING THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF COALITION CAMPAIGNS AND ASSUMING A GREATER RESPONSIBILITY IN PRESERVING CAMPAIGN ASSETS, INCLUDING NAMES, POLLING RESULTS, AND MESSAGING GUIDANCE. 3. TARGET OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD SUPPORT FOR MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES, SAFEGUARD KEY LAWS AND PRIORITY PLACES THROUGH HIGHLY FOCUSED DEFENSE CAMPAIGNS. 4. INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE PARTNERSHIP ACTIVIST LISTS AND CAPTURE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR MEMBERS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY MOBILIZE THEM. ALSO, TO PROVIDE GROUPS WITH WEB ACCESS TO THEIR LISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990 IS DRAFTED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE REGULARLY COMMUNICATES WITH COUNSEL AND THE BOARD CHAIR TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD ALSO MONITORS POSSIBLE CONFLICTS DURING THE COURSE OF ITS BOARD MEETINGS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DETAILED IN OUR CONTRACTS AS WELL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S SALARY IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND RAISES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABLE SALARIES ARE EVALUATED WHEN MAKING REVIEW. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS: ALL OTHER STAFF COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS UPON REQUEST, COPIES OF DOCUMENTS ARE SENT TO INTERESTED PARTIES. THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND P O BOX 65826 WASHINGTON DC 20035 810606786 ADVOCACY DC 501(C)(4) THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT ACTION FUND N 94029 REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT