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COMPLAINT SENSmVE 

1. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington ("CREW") and Melanie 

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^ Sloan bring this complaint before the Federal Election Commission ("FEC or "Commission") 

^ seeking an immediate investigation and enforcement action against the American Action 

Network for direct and serious violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act ("FECA"). 

Complainants 

2. Complainant CREW is a non-profit corporation, organized under section 

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CREW is committed to protecting the right of citizens 

to be informed about the activities of govenunent officials and to ensuring the integrity of 

government officials. CREW is dedicated to empowering citizens to have an influential voice in 

government decisions and in the governmental decision-making process. CREW uses a 

combination of research, litigation, and advocacy to advance its mission. 

3. In furtherance of its mission, CREW seeks to expose unethical and illegal conduct 

of those involved in government. One way CREW does this is by educating citizens regarding 

the integrity of the electoral process and our system of government. Toward this end, CREW 

monitors the campaign finance activities of those who run for federal office and publicizes those 

who violate federal campaign finance laws through its website, press releases and other methods 

of distribution. CREW also files complaints with the FEC when it discovers violations of the 

FECA. Publicizing campaign finance violators and filing complaints with the FEC serves 
CREW'S mission of keeping the public informed about individuals and entities that violate 

campaign finance laws and deterring future violations of campaign finance law. 

4. In order to assess whether an individual, candidate, political committee or other 

regulated entity is complying with federal campaign finance law, CREW needs the information 

contained in receipts and disbursements reports political committees must file pursuant to the 

FECA, 2 U.S.C. § 434(a)(2); 11 C.F.R. § 104.1. CREW is hindered in its programmatic activity 

when an individual, candidate, political committee or other regulated entity fails to disclose 

campaign finance information in reports of receipts and disbursements required by the FECA. 

5. CREW relies on the EEC's proper administration of the FECA's reporting 

requirements because the FECA-mandated disclosure reports are the only source of information 

CREW can use to determine if an individual, candidate, political committee or other regulated 

entity is complying with the FECA. The proper administration of the FECA's reporting 

requirements includes mandating that all disclosure reports required by the FECA are properly 

and timely filed with the EEC. CREW is hindered in its programmatic activity when the EEC 

fails to properly administer the FECA's reporting requirements. 

6. Complainant Melanie Sloan is the executive director of Citizens for 

Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a citizen of the United States, and a registered voter 

and resident of the District of Columbia. As a registered voter, Ms. Sloan is entitled to receive 

information contained in disclosure reports required by the FECA, 2 U.S.C. § 434(a)(2); 11 

C.F.R. § 104.1. Ms. Sloan is harmed when an individual, candidate, political committee or other 

regulated entity fails to report campaign finance activity as required by the FECA. See FEC v. 

Akirts, 524 U.S. 11, 19 (1998), quoting Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U.S. 1, 66-67 (1976) (political 

committees must disclose contributors and disbursements to help voters understand who provides 
which candidates with financial support). Ms. Sloan is further harmed when the FEC fails to 

properly administer the FECA's reporting requirements, limiting its ability to review campaign 

finance information. 

Respondent 

7. The American Action Network ("AAN") is a tax-exempt organization established 

in July 2009, organized under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, and based in 

S 0 Washington, D.C. 

8. As of June 6,2012, AAN was not a registered political committee. 

_ Factual allegations 

^ 9. Between July 23, 2009 and June 30,2011, AAN spent at least $18,135,535 on 

independent expenditures and electioneering communications, largely on and producing and 

broadcasting television and Internet advertisements in 29 primary and general elections. See 

American Action Network Independent Expenditure Reports, available at: 

http://querv.nictusa.eom/cgi-bin/fecimg/7C90011230: American Action Network Electioneering 

Communications Reports, available at: http://querv.nictusa.eom/cgi-bin/fecimg/7C30001648.' 

10. AAN reported to the FEC it spent $4,096,910 on independent expenditures and 

$14,038,625 million on electioneering communications between July 23, 2009 and June 30, 

2011. 

' Other organizations calculated AAN spent even more. Open Secrets concluded AAN spent 

$26,088,031 on independent expenditures and electioneering communications in 2010, and 

Public Citizen found the group spent $20,935,958. Compare Open Secrets, 2010 Outside 

Spending, bv Groups (available at: http://www.opensecrets.org/outsidespending/detail.php7 

cmte=American+Action4-Network&cvcle=2010) with Public Citizen, 12 Months After: The 

Effects of Citizens United on Elections and the Integritv of the Legislative Process. January 

2011. CREW independently analyzed AAN's FEC reports, conservatively excluding from the 

total spending potentially duplicative entries for independent expenditures and electioneering 

communications. 
11. AAN's independent expenditures included: $849,909 to produce and broadcast 

advertisements against Bill Keating, a Democrat running for a House seat in Massachusetts; 

$703,404 to produce and broadcast advertisements against Biyan Lentz, a Democrat rurming for 

a House seat in Pennsylvania; $659,909 to produce and broadcast advertisements against Dan 

Seals, a Democrat running for a House seat in Illinois; $455,000 to produce and broadcast 

advertisements against Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI); and $134,909 to produce and broadcast 

advertisements against Chad Causey, a Democrat running for a House seat in Arkansas.^ 

12. AAN's independent expenditures further included sponsoring a website related to 

1 the New Hampshire Senate race between Democrat Paul Hodes and Republican Kelly Ayotte that 

4 2 asked for signatures on a petition to "help send Hodes packing," and spending $514,894 on 

television, radio, and intemet advertisements calling Hodes "unaffordable." 

13. AAN also spent significant funds on electioneering communications. For 

example, starting on October 22,2010, AAN spent $725,000 broadcasting an advertisement 

against Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) expressing disbelief that "convicted rapists can get Viagra 

paid for by the new health care bill." See http://politicalcorrection.ore/adcheck/201010230004. 

Noting Rep. Perlmutter had voted for the legislation, the advertisement encouraged viewers to 

"tell Congressman Perlmutter vote for repeal in November" and to "vote yes on H.R. 4903." The 

House went into recess at the end of September 2010, and no votes were scheduled on H.R. 4903 

or any other bill repealing the health care law during November 2010 or in the remainder of the 

^ As of March 2011, when CREW filed an Internal Revenue Service complaint against AAN, all 

of the organization's political advertisements were available on its YouTube channel. Nearly all 

of the advertisements have now been made private (and thus not publicly accessible), or taken 

down from YouTube. See http://wvyw.voutube.com/user/AmericanActNet. Copies of some of 

the advertisements or transcripts of them remain available elsewhere. See. e.g., 

http://politicalcorrection.org/search/tag/american action network. 
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11 Ith Congress. AAN's reference to a vote "in November," while ostensibly related to the 

legislation, appears to be a furtive reference to the upcoming election in which viewers could 

vote. 

14. AAN spent another $705,000 broadcasting an identical advertisement against 

Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV). See http://politicalcorrection.org/adcheck/201010180015. 

15. AAN also spent $725,000 on a different advertisement also encouraging viewers 

to call Rep. Perlmutter "in November" and tell him to vote to repeal the health care law. See 

httD://Doliticalcorrection.org/adcheck/201010160005. AAN spent another $370,000 broadcasting 

an identical advertisement against Rep. Mark Schauer (D-MI). Id. 

16. AAN further reported as electioneering communications millions of dollars it 

spent on advertisements that did little more than call candidates "extreme" and tie them to former 

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. For example, AAN spent $875,000 on an advertisement claiming 

that Ann Kuster, the Democratic candidate for a New Hampshire House seat, supported massive 

tax hikes, and asserting that "Nancy Pelosi is not extreme. Compared to Annie Kuster." See 

http://Doliticalcorrection.org/adcheck/201010150019. Similarly, AAN spent $225,000 on an 

advertisement noting that Mike Oliverio, the Democratic candidate for a West Virginia House 

seat, supported Mrs. Pelosi and would do whatever she told him to. See 

http://politicalcorrection.org/adcheck/201010190009. 

17. On its 2009 tax return, covering July 23, 2009 through June 30, 2010, AAN 

reported spending a total of $1,446,675 on all activities. See AAN 2009 Form 990, Part I, Line 

18 (attached as Exhibit A). On its 2010 tax return, covering July 1,2010 through June 30,2011, 

AAN reported spending a total of $25,692,334 (attached as Exhibit B). 
18. Combined, AAN reported spending a total of $27,139,009 from July 23,2009 

through June 30, 2011. As a result, 66.8 percent of AAN's total spending for this period - the 

first two years of its existence - was for independent expenditures and electioneering 

communications. 

Count I 

19. AAN was a political committee between July 23,2009 through June 30,2011, but 

failed to register as one with the FEC. 

4 3 20. The FECA and FEC regulations define a "political committee" as "any 

1 committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions aggregating 

J in excess of $ 1,000 during a calendar year or which makes expenditures aggregating in excess of 

$1,000 during a calendar year." 2 U.S.C. § 431(4)(A); 11 C.F.R. § 100.5(a). "Expenditures" for 

the purpose of this definition only includes "funds used for communications that expressly 

advocate the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate." Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U.S. at 

80. 

21. An "independent expenditure" is, by definition, an expenditure by a person for a 

communication "expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate," 2 

U.S.C. §431(17). 

22. AAN made expenditures aggregating in excess of $ 1,000 during 2010. AAN 

reported to the FEC it spent $4,096,910 on independent expenditures for 2010. 

23. In addition, only organizations whose "major purpose" is the nomination or 

election of federal candidates can be "political committees." Id. at 79. The FEC conducts a factintensive case-by-case analysis of an organization to determine if its major purpose is the 

nomination or election of federal candidates. Federal Election Commission, Political Committee 
Status, Supplemental Explanation and Justification, 72 Fed. Reg. 5595,5601 (Feb. 7,2007) 

("Supplemental E&J"); The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. v. FEC, 796 F. Supp. 2d 736,751 

(E.D. Va. 2011). An organization can satisfy the major purpose doctrine through sufficiently 

extensive spending on federal campaign activity. See FEC v. Massachusetts Citizens for Life, 

Inc., 479 U.S. 238, 262 (1986); Supplemental E&J, 72 Fed. Reg. at 5601. 

2 24. All of AAN's spending on independent expenditures and electioneering 

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0 communications were for the purpose of the nomination or election of federal candidate. An 

independent expenditure expressly advocates the election or defeat of a candidate, 2 U.S.C. § 

431(17), and an advertisement that qualifies as an electioneering communication is the functional 

^ equivalent of express advocacy. Citizens United v. FEC, 130 S. Ct. 876, 889-890 (2010). 

25. As demonstrated by its extensive spending on federal campaign activity, AAN's 

major purpose between July 23, 2009 and June 30,2011 was the nomination or election of 

federal candidates. During that period, AAN's first two years of existence, the group spent 66.8 

percent of its expenditures on independent expenditures and electioneering communications. 

26. FECA and FEC regulations require all political committees to register with the 

FEC within 10 days of becoming a political committee. 2 U.S.C. § 433(a); 11 C.F.R. § 102.1(d). 

27. AAN is not, and has never been, a registered political committee with the FEC. 

28. By failing to register as a political committee, AAN violated 2 U.S.C. § 433(a) 

and 11 C.F.R. § 102.1(d). 

Count II 

29. As a political committee, AAN was required to file periodic reports with the FEC 

that, among other things: (1) identified all individuals who contributed an aggregate of more than 

$200 in a year to AAN and the amount individual each contributed; (2) identified all political 
committees that made a contribution to AAN and the amount each committee contributed; (3) 

detailed AAN's outstanding debts and obligations; and (4) listed all of AAN's expenditures. 2 

U.S.C. § 434(a)(4); 11 C.F.R. § 104.1(a). 

30. AAN failed to file any of these reports with the FEC. 

31. By failing to file these reports, AAN violated 2 U.S.C. § 434(a)(4) and 11 C.F.R. 

§ 104.1(a). 

Conclusion 

WHEREFORE, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and Melanie Sloan 

request that the FEC conduct an investigation into these allegations, declare the respondent to 

have violated the FECA and applicable FEC regulations, impose sanctions appropriate to these 

violations and take such further action as may be appropriate. 

ON BEHALF OF COMPLAINANTS 

Melanie Sloan 

Executive Director 

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in 

Washington 

1400 Eye St., N.W., Suite 450 

Washington, D.C. 20005 

(202) 408-5565 (phone) 

(202) 588-5020 (fax) 
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Verification 

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and Melanie Sloan hereby verify 

that the statements m^e in tl^ attached Complaint are, upon information and belief, true. Sworn 

pursuant to I 1001. 

Melaifie Sloan 

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Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of June, 2012. 

Lisa Drew 

District of Columbia, Notary Public 

My Commission Expires 

July 31. 2014 
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EXHIBIT A 
Form) 990 

Oapartirant at (w Traaswy 

lnlBmalRBvtnua8eiMe» 

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 

benefit trust or private foundation) 

» The organization may have to use a copy of Oils return to satisfy state reporting requirements. 

OMBNo. 1S4KII>47 

109 

Open to Public 

Inspection 

A For the 2009 calendar year, or tax year beolnnino 7/23/?009 jsnd andliji^ 6/30/2010 

0 s 

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B Chadiltappncabia: 

^ Addresa eliange 

^ Name change 

I Inltlel return 

I Teimlnaled 

I Amended return 

I Application pending 

uaalRS 

label or 

primer 

Cfpa. 

Sao 

Spacine 

InalnieC Name of organteaiion American Action Network. Inc. 

Ooing Busineaa As American Action Network. Inc. 

Number end street (or P.O. box If mall Is not deHvered to street address) 

1555 13th Street NW 

City or town, stale or country, and ZIP * 4 

Washington DC 

Rocm/sulte 

510 w 

JSSSL 

D Employer Identfflcatton number 

27-0730508 

E Teleplione number 

(202) 559-6420 

Gross receipts 9 

F Name and address of principal officer 

Brian Walsh 55513th St.. NW #500W. j^shinoton DC. 20004 

I Tax-exempt status: UTI 501(c)^ 4 ) ^ (Insert no.) 49470)0) or • 527 

J Website: » www.amerlcanactlonnetvyork.org 

K Form el omanixalion: I XI Corporetlon 

Summary 

I I Tnjst LjAMoclatlon I I Other » 

H(a) Is this a group return forafllllates? 

H(b) Are all emnates Included? 

If 'No,* attach a list, (see Instnictions) 

Hfcl Group exemption number • 

Yes[X 

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NO 

YeeD No 

L Year of formation: 2009 |W State of legal domicile: QE 

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most signiricant activities: The Arnericaji ^tijon Ne^jkJs.a 

,that will create,. dri?>ui^e and^rompje cent^ PPj'cj9?.based on,^e i>r}nc|qles,of f^edpm^ [irnited goyemment,.^eri'^ 

®'S?pi'PAaJ!Wj.?0^.?l'?rflPIL*lQn?L§9fiW 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7a 

b 

Check this box » [j If the organization discontinued Its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 

Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la). 

Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b). 

Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) 

Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 

Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12... 

Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T. line 34 

7a 

7b 

13 

11 

40 

B Contributions and grants (Part Vill, line 1 h) 

9 Program sen/ice revenue (Part Vlli, line 2g) 

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

11 Other revenue (Part Vill, column (A), lines 5,6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and lie). 

12 Total revenue—add lines 8 Ihrouoh 11 (must equal Part VIII. column (A), line 12). 

Prior Yoar Current Yaar 

2.750.351 

21 

2.750.372 

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part iX, column (A), lines 1-3) 

14 Benefitspaidtoorformembers(PartlX, column(A), iine4). . 

15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part iX, column (A), lines 5-10) 

16a Professionalfundralsing fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie) 

b Total fundralsing expenses (Part IX, column (D), lino 25) • ??A869 

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-1 Id, 11f-24f) 

18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25). 

19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 

400.011 

1.046.664 

1.446.675 

1.303.697 

Total assets (Part X, line 16) 

Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 

Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 

Beginning cf Currbnt Ywr End of Year 

1.351.678 

47.981 

1.303.697 

Signature Block 

Sign 

Here 

Paid 

Preparer's 

Use Only 

Under penalties of peifuiy, I dedate that t have examined this return, including acoompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowtedge 

and belief, it Is bue. coned, and complete. Dedaretion of preparer (other than officer) is based on all Infbnmation of wlilch preparer has any knowtedge. 

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Preparer^ Preparer's k. H I I Date 

signaiure 

5/12/2011 

Check if 

selfemployed 

Jonathan T Proch LLC CPA Firm's name (or yours 

if self-employed), _ 

address, and ZIP • 4 • f One Research Court. Suite 450. Rockville. MP 20850 

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Preparer's Idendtytng number 

(sealnXnrelions) 

EIN 

Phoneno. » (301)253-1^ 

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions). DYOS No 

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate Instructions. 

(HTA) 

Form 990 (2000) 
BSHilW siatament of Program Service AccompHshments 

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: 

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2 Did the organization undertake any significant program sen/ices during the year which were not listed on 

the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Q Yea fxl No 

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. 

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program 

services? • Yes [x] No 

If 'Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O. 

4 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, fbr each program serviM reported. 

4a (Code; ) (Expenses $ 987,,251 Including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenues 0) 

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4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 0 Including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenues 0) 

4c (Code: ) (Expenses S 0 Including grants of S .0 ) (Revenue S 0) 

4d Other program servloes. (Describe In Schedule 0.) 

fExoenses S 0 includina orants of S 0) (Revenue S 0) 

4e Total Dfoaram service exoensea » 987.251 

Foim 990 (2009) 
Form 990 (2009) American Action Network. Inc. 

Chackllst of Required Schedules 

27-0730508 Pagt3 

Part IV 

1 Is the organization descn'bed In section 501(c)(3} or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes.' 

oompteie Sdieduia A 

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B. Schedule of Contributors? 

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behaif of or In opposition to 

candidates for public office? if "Ves, 'comp/efs Schedule C, Pert I 

4 Section 601(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage In lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, 

Part II 

6 Section 601(c)(4), 601(c)(6), and 601(c)(6) organizations, is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice 

and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If 'Yes,'complete Schedule C, Part III 

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar liinds 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 

7 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 II 

6 Did the organization maintain collections of woria of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' 

complele Schedule D, Part III 

9 Did the organization report an amount in PartX, line 21; senre 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 Schedide 0, Part IV 

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, pernianent, or 

quasl-endovirments? If "Yes,'complete Schedule D, Part V 

11 Is the organization's answer to any of the fbllowing quesb'ons 'Yes"? If so. complete Schedule O, Parts VI, 

VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable 

• Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment In PartX, line 10? If "Yes," complete 

Schedule D, Part VI. 

• Did the organization report an amount for Investments—other securities In Part X, line 12 that Is S'A or more 

of Its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? /f 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII. 

• 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? /f Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VIII. 

* 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, 'complele Schedule D, Part IX. 

* Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities In Part X, line 25? If "Yes, 'complete Schedule D, Part X. 

* Did the organization's separate or consolidated financlai statements for the tax year include a footnote that 

addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FiN 46? If "yes,"complete Schedule D, PartX. 

12 Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes,' complete 

Schedule D, Parts XI. XII, and XIII. 

12A Was the organization included in consoiidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax vn | No 

Yet No 

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Mmki 

year? /f Yes,*compleUng Schedule 0, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional. |12A| 

13 Is the organization a school described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(li)? If yes,'complete Schedule E 

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 P, Part I .. . 

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any 

organization or entity iocated outside the United States? If yes,' complete Schedule F, Part II 

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, mora than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance 

to individuals located outside the United States? If yes,'complete Schedule F, Part III 

17 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 11e? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part / 

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on 

Part Vlli, lines 1c and 8a? If yes,'complete Schedule G, Part II 

19 Old the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 8a7 

If yes,' complete Schedule G, Part III 

20 Did the organization operate on»or more hospitals? If yes. 'oomiUete Sehedula-H 

1 12 1 Lx 

!1 11 

13 X 

14a X 

14b X 

16 X 

16 X 

17 X 

16 X 

19 X 

JO. X 

Forni 990 (2009) 
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•wnim Checklist of Reaulrad Schedules (continued) 

21 Did the organization report more than $5,OCX) of grants and other assistanoe to govemments and organizations 

in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,"complete Schedule 1, Parts land II 21 

Yn No 

X 

22 Did the organization report more than $5,OCX) of grants and other assistance to Individuals in the 

United States on Part IX, column (A), line 27 If "Yes, * complete SOmdule 1. Parts land III 22 X 

23 Did the organization answer "Tes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3,4, or 5 about compensation of the 

organization's current and former officers, directors, tnjstees, key employees, and highest compensated 

employees? If "Yes, ° complete Schedule J 23 X 

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, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes,' answer tnes 

24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No,'go to line 25 24a X 

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b 

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? 24c 

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?.... 

25a Section 601(c)(3) and 601(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction 

with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part 1 

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?.... 24d 

25a Section 601(c)(3) and 601(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction 

with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part 1 26a X 

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 Fomris 990 or 

990-EZ? If "Yes." complete Schedule L. Parti 26b X 

26 Was a loan to or by a currant or former officer, director, tnistee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or 

disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes, "complete Scherlule L, Part II 26 X 

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, 

substantial contributor, or a grant selectian committee member, or to a person related to such an Individual? 

If "Yes' rmmplete Schedule L, Part III 27 X 

28 Was the organizatipn a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, 

Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, condifions, and exceptions): 

a Acunentorfbrmerofficer.director, trustee, or key employee? ff "Yes,*comp/efeSc/redu/eL, Part/V . . . . 

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,' complete 

Schedule L Part IV 

28a 

i "5. j'' • '• 

"x"' 

28 Was the organizatipn a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, 

Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, condifions, and exceptions): 

a Acunentorfbrmerofficer.director, trustee, or key employee? ff "Yes,*comp/efeSc/redu/eL, Part/V . . . . 

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,' complete 

Schedule L Part IV 28b X 

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee of the organization (or a 

famiiy member) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, 

Part IV 28c X 

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,' complete Schedule M . . 

30 Did the organization receive contn'butions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified 

conservation contributions? If "Yes,' complete Schedule M 

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes,' complete Schedule M . . 29 X 

30 Did the organization receive contn'butions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified 

conservation contributions? If "Yes,' complete Schedule M 30 X 

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, 

Part 1 31 X 

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? 

If "Yes" complete Schedule N, Part II 32 X 

33 Did the organization own 1(X)% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations 

sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parti 33 X 

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts II, 

III, IV and V, line 1 34 X 

36 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete 

Schedule R. Part V, line 2 36 X 

36 Section 601(c)(3) organlzaUona. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitabie related 

organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pert V, line 2 

37 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 Sc/ieduto R, Part 

36 

36 Section 601(c)(3) organlzaUona. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitabie related 

organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Pert V, line 2 

37 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 Sc/ieduto R, Part 

37 X 

36 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations In Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 

19? Note. All Form 990 filers are reouired to complete Schedule 0. 38 

1 X 

Fomn 990<200B) 
I 

0 

4 

4 

S 

5 

Foiin99O(200») American AcMon Networh. Inc. 

Statements Regarding Other IRS FHlngs and Tax CompHance 

27-O730506 PaoeS 

la 

b 

c 

2a 

3a 

b 

4a 

Sa 

b 

c 

6a 

10 

11 

12a 

b 

la 

lb 

2a 

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of 

U.S. Information Returns. Enter -0- if not applicable 

Enter the number of Forms W-2G Included in line la. Enter-0-if not applicable. ... 

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable 

gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax 

Statements, hied for the caiendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return. 

If at least one Is reported on line 2a, did the organization hie all required fbderal employment tax returns?. . 

Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a Is greater than 250, you may be required to e-ffilb this return, (see 

Instmctlons) 

Did the organization have unrelated business gross Income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by 

this retum? 

If "Yes," has It hied a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No. "prowde en explanatton In Schedule O 

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In, or a signature or other authority 

over, a hnanclal account in a fbreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other hnanclal 

account)? 

If-Yes," enter the name of the fbreign country; eSee the instnictions for exceptions and hiing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank 

and Financial Accounts. 

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or Is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?. . 

If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization hie Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity Regarding 

Prohibited Tax Shelter Transaction? 

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? 

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or 

gifts were not tax deductible? 

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

Did the organization receive a payment In excess cf $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods 

and services provided to the payor? 

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 

Did the organlzab'on sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was 

required to file Form 8282? 

If "Yes," Indicate the number of Forms 8282 hied during the year l 

Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal 

benefit contract? 

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?. . 

For ail contributions of qualified inteliectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?. . . 

For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as 

required? 

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) 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. 

Old the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 

Section 601(cX7) organizattons. Enter. 

Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on Part Viil, line 12 

Gross receipts. Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, fbr public use of club facilities. . 

Section 601(e)(12) organizations. Enter. 

Gross income from members or shareholders 

Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources 

against amounts due^r received from them:) 

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu o 

If "Yes." enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued during the year. . . 

3b 

'i" 

6a 

6b 

6c 

6b 

Va 

7b 

7f 

7n 

7h 

•if; 

9a 

9b 

10a •T-! 

10b : ;iv 

11a 

•• .f.' V 

1 

-lib ' • ' « • . 

Form 10417. . . 

12b 1 

Form 990 (2009) 
I i 

FannOTOBOW) Awerlean AcMen Network. Inc. 27-073050B Paao6 

ESSfl Governance, Management and Disclosure For each 'Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and 

for a "Wo'resporise to Una Ba, 8b, or 10b batow, eteseribe the clrBunnstances, prooesses, or changes In 

Schedule O. See Instructions. 

Section A. Governing Body and Management 

la 

b 

2 

4 

6 

6 

7a 

a 

b 

9 

la 

lb 

Enter the number of voting membere of the governing body. 

Enter the number of voting members that are independent. 

Did any officer, director, trustee, orlcey employee have a famiiy reiationship 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 offioers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?. 

Did the organization make any sIgnHlcant changes to Ka organizational documanta ainoa the prior Form B90 was filed? . . 

Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets?. . . 

Does the organization have members or stockholders? 

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members 

of the governing body? 

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons?. . 

Did the organization contemporaneouaiy document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during 

the year by the following; 

The governing body? 

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part Vil, Section A, who cannot be reached 

at the organization's mailing address? If "Yes,' provide the names end addresses in Schedule O 

13J 

Yn Ho 

PI 

-Jfl X 

3 X 

4 X 

6 X 

6 X 

7a X 

7b X 

12 

8a 

m 

X 

\ 

8b X 

9a X 

Section B. Policies (Ihls Section B requests Infyrmatlon about policies not required by the Internal 

Revenue Code.l 

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

b If "Yes," does the organization have written policies and procedures goveming the activities of such chapters, 

affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? 

11 Has the organization provided a copy of this Fomn 990 to ail members of its governing body before filing the 

form? 

11A Describe in Schedule O 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, arid key employees required to disciose annually Interests that could give 

rise to conflicts? 

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yea,' 

describe in Schedule O how this Is done 

13 Does the organization have a written whistiebiower policy? 

14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 

16 Did the process for detennining compensation of the fbliowing 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 offidai 

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 

If 'Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process In Schedule O. (See Instructions.) 

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or partidpate In a joint venture or similar amangement 

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 partidpation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard 

the oraanizatlon's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 

10a 

10b 

11 

Yet No 

12a 

12b 

12c 

13 

•16b 

16b 

Section C. Disclosure 

17 

18 

19 

20 

Ust the states with which a copy of this Form 990 Is required to be filed • 

Section 6104 requires an organization to make Its Forms 1023 (or 1024 If applicable), 990, and 990-T (501 (c)(3')s only)" 

available tor public Inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check ail that apply. 

rn Own website Q Another's website IJpon request 

Describe ln.Schedule O whether (and lf.80, how), the organization makes Its governing documents, conflict of Interest 

policy, and finandal 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: • The(gtaa.n!zatlon (202)559^20.. 

555 13th St.. NW9510W. Washington DC. 20004 

Form 990 (zrxis) 
I § 

FonnMopoos) American Action Natworti. Itw. 27-0730508 

BSHBUM" Comnangatlan of Offleara. Dlractarg. Tniataaa. KBM EitiBlBvaM- Hlahagt ComnatmatAri 

Employees, and Independent Contractors 

Section A. OWIceis. Dlrectofs. Tmsteea. Key Employees, and Hlnheet Compensated Employeee 

la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the caiendar year ending with or within the 

organization's tax year. Use Schedule J-2 If additional space is needed. 

• List ail 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 aii of the organization's current key employees. See instructions for definition of "key employee." 

• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an ofTioer, director, tnistee, or key empioyee) 

who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MiSC) of more than SI00,000 from the 

organization and any related organizations. 

• List ail 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 fcllcwing order Individual trustees or directors; Institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest 

compensated employees; and former such persons. 

Check this box if the organization did not compensate any current officer, director, or trustee. 

Paa»7 

(A) 

Name and Titra 

IB) 

Avarasa 

hourapar 

waak 

|C) 

Padtion (Gtiedi all ITiat apply) 

ID) 

RoportaHa 

carnpanaatlon 

trom 

tha 

orpanlzatlon 

(W-2/1089-MISC) 

(E) 

RapoflaUa 

coniponaatlon 

rrom relalad 

organlzakoni 

(W-2/1089WIISC) 

IF) 

EaUrnatad 

amount or 

othar 

fiomtlw 

orsantaatlon 

and relalad 

oigsniztlianB 

(A) 

Name and Titra 

IB) 

Avarasa 

hourapar 

waak 

IndMdiiailnnlaa 

or director 

9 

f 1 1 ' 

ID) 

RoportaHa 

carnpanaatlon 

trom 

tha 

orpanlzatlon 

(W-2/1089-MISC) 

(E) 

RapoflaUa 

coniponaatlon 

rrom relalad 

organlzakoni 

(W-2/1089WIISC) 

IF) 

EaUrnatad 

amount or 

othar 

fiomtlw 

orsantaatlon 

and relalad 

oigsniztlianB 

Nonn Coieman 

CEO. Olr 20. X X 93.750 0 0 

FtpdMaleIc 

DIr 1. X 0 0 0 

Isaac Ap^ibajjrn 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

Maria pinp 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

Dylan Glenn 

DIr 1. X 0 0 0 

Boy^nGmjt 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

B-.Wayn.e. Hujhes, .Jr, 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

Ken Langpne 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

*lleiMartin.ez 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

.Jjm.N.yssle 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

Tom Reynolds 

DIr 1. X 0 0 0 

Gregp.ry.Slaytp.n. 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

.yi.n.Wpbo/. 

Dir 1. X 0 0 0 

.RobCojyns 

Pros 40. X 0 0 0 

Foim 990 (20DS) 
•snmiH Section A. Officers. Directors. In stees. Key Em Dlovees. and Highest Compensated Emi iloyeea (contin iredj 

|A| 

Nama and IMa 

(B| 

Avaraga 

tiourapar 

(CI 

PoiKlan (etaek an lhal apply) 

ID) 

RaportaMa 

IE) 

Rapotlabia 

oompanaallon 

Irani ralalad 

organizallona 

(VV-2/10S9-MISO 

(F| 

Eatmalad 

amount or 

oUiar 

oompanaatlon 

IramttiB 

otsanlzallon 

and ralalad 

orpanlzBUona 

|A| 

Nama and IMa 

(B| 

Avaraga 

tiourapar a 

{ , 

Offiear 

1 8 

, 

Fonnar 

fram 

Uia 

oiganlzallon 

(VM/10S9-MISC) 

IE) 

Rapotlabia 

oompanaallon 

Irani ralalad 

organizallona 

(VV-2/10S9-MISO 

(F| 

Eatmalad 

amount or 

oUiar 

oompanaatlon 

IramttiB 

otsanlzallon 

and ralalad 

orpanlzBUona 

. 

lb Total • 93.750 0 0 

Total number of Individuals (Including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 In 

reportable compensation from the organization »• 0_ 

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated 

employee on line 1 a? tf "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 "Yea,' complete Schedule J for such 

indivlduel 

Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue coinpensatlon from any unrelated organization for 

services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such person 

Yes No 

Sil 

3 X 

4 X 

6 1 x'* 

Section B. Independent Contractors 

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated Independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of 

(A) IB) 

Daaeripllon or aaivleea 

(C) 

Companaatlon 

0 

0 

0 

0 

more than $100,000 In compensation from the organization 

Form 990 (ZOOS) 
Fenn 990 (2009) American AeBon Nefmrk. Inc. 27-0730508 

i 0 

Total. Add lines 2a-2f • 

3 Investment Income (Including dividends, Interest, and 

other similar amounts) 

4 Income from Investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds. 

5 Royalties 

• 

> 

6a Gross Rents 

b Less; rental expenses. . . 

c Rental Income or (loss). . . 

d Net rental Income or (loss). 

7a Gross amount from sales of 

assets other than Inventory. 

b Less: cost or other basis 

and sales expenses. . . . 

Gain or (loss) 

Net gain or (loss). 

c 

d 

(i)Raal (II) Perianal 

fi) SecuiltiM Cil)Othar 

8a Gross income from fundralsing 

events (not including $ 0, 

of contributions repotted on line 1c). 

See Part IV. line 18 a 

Less: direct expenses b 

Net income or (loss) from fundralsing events. . . 

9a Gross Income from gaming activities. 

See Part IV. line 19 a 

Less: direct expenses b 

Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 

10a Gross sales of Inventory, less 

returns and allowances a 

Less; cost of goods sold b 

Net Income or (loss) from sales of Inventorv. . . 

b 

c 

b 

c 

b 

0 

11a 

b 

c 

d All other revenue 

a Total. Add lines 11»-1 Id. . . 

12 Total revenue. See Instructions. • 

BinlnMi Cod* 

21 21 

J 

0 

0 

2,750.3721 J± JL 

Foim 990 (2009) 
Form 990 (aow) American Action Network. Inc. 

Statement of Functional Expenses 

27-0730508 Pane 10 

1 

7 

S 

8 

Section 601(c)(3) and 601(c)(4) organlzatlona must complete ail columns. 

So not Includa amounts nported on Unas $t, 

7b. 8b. 9b. and 10b of Part WU. 

W 

Tolal wpaiuu 

(B) (C| (0| 

FundiaWng 

exDoniaa 

So not Includa amounts nported on Unas $t, 

7b. 8b. 9b. and 10b of Part WU. 

W 

Tolal wpaiuu 

axpanan 

(0| 

FundiaWng 

exDoniaa 

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 

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 0 

6 Compensation of current officers, directors, 

trustees, and key employees 304.706 91.412 30.471 182.823 

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified 

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and 

persons described in section 49S8(c)(3)(B).... 

7 Other salaries and wages 

0 

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified 

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and 

persons described in section 49S8(c)(3)(B).... 

7 Other salaries and wages 95.305 44.404 50.901 

6 Pension plan contributions (include section 401 (k) 

and section 403(b) employer contributions).... 

9 Other employee benefits 

0 

6 Pension plan contributions (include section 401 (k) 

and section 403(b) employer contributions).... 

9 Other employee benefits 0 

10 Payroll taxes 0 

11 Fees for services (non-employees): 

a Management 0 

b Legal 60,000 6.000 54.000 

c Accounting 0 

d Lobbying 566,020 566.020 

e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17. 

f Investment management fees 

e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17. 0 

f Investment management fees 0 

g Other 261.105 199.057 13.229 48.819 

12 Advertising and promotion 0 

13 Office expenses 0 

14 Infonnation technology 48.958 19.583 4.696 24.479 

16 Royalties 0 

16 Occupancy 17.450 6.980 1.745 8.725 

17 Travel 49.210 19.684 4.921 24.605 

18 Payments of fravel or entertainment expenses 

for any federal, state, or local public officials. . . . 

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 

0 

18 Payments of fravel or entertainment expenses 

for any federal, state, or local public officials. . . . 

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 9.678 7.742 966 968 

20 Interest 0 

21 Payments to affiliates 0 

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amort'izafnn 282 226 28 28 

23 Insurance 2.565 1.026 256 1.283 

24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not 

covered above. (Expenses grouped together 

and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 

5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.) 

a Communications 

24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not 

covered above. (Expenses grouped together 

and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 

5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.) 

a Communications 7.036 5.629 704 703 

b 0 

c 

d 0 

e 0 

f All other expenses .... 24.360 19.488 2.436 2.436 

26 Total functional exDonaes.- Add lines 1 throuoh 24f f.446.675 987.251 164.555 294.869 

28 Joint costs. Check here If following 

SOP^a^. Complete this line only If the orgsnlzetion 

reported In column (B) joint costs from a combined 

educational campaign and fundraising 

solicitation 

Foim 990 (2009) 
9 

Form 990(2009) Aitierican Action Network. Inc. 27-073050B 

Balance Sheet 

PaB.11 

7 

8 

9 

10a 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

Cash—non-interesf-bearing 

Savings and temporary cash investments. 

Pledges and grants receivable, net 

Accounts receivable, net 

Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key 

employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part 11 of 

Schedule L 

Receivables from other disqualified persons (ss defined under section 

4958(f)(1)] and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete 

Part II of Schedule L 

Notes and loans receivable, net 

Inventories for sale or use 

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. 

10a 

10b 

(.and, buildings, and equipment: cost or 

other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule 0 

Less: accumulated depredation 

Investments—publidy traded securities 

Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 

Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 

Intangible assets 

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 

10.719 

282 

Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 

(A) 

Beginning of year 

11 

12 

13 

14 

16 

16 

(B) 

End of year 

1.165.204 

15.020 

141.442 

7.425 

10^437 

12.150 

1.351.678 

17 

16 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

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 Part 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 HabHItles. Add lines 17 through 25. 

17 

18 

27,981 

19 

20 

23 

24 

26 

27 

26 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

Organizations that follow SPAS 117, check here ^ and 

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 

Unrestricted net assets 

Temporarily restricted net assets 

Permanently restricted net assets 

Organizations that do not follow SPAS 117, check here • • 

and complete lines 30 through 34. 

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 

1.303,697 

26 

30 

31 

32 

33 

0 34 

1.303.697 

1.351,678 

Foim 990 (2(X)9) 
1 

i 

Form 990 (2009) American Action Network, Inc. 

Part XI Financial Statements and Reporting 

2a 

b 

c 

3a 

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Q Cash Accrual Q Other 

If the organization changed Its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in 

Schedule 0. 

Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?. 

Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?. 

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. 

If 'Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were 

issued on a consolidated basis, separate basis, or both: 

I I Separate basis Q Consolidated basis Q Both consolidated and separate basis 

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 0MB Circular A-133? 

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the 

required audit or audits, explain whv in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 

27-0730508 Pago 12 

2b 

2c 

3a 

3b 

YM No 

il X- .•« 

Form 990 (2009) 
SCHEDULE C 

(Form980or980-EZ) 

OaputnnnlotthoTrauuiy 

inniTnl RewiBn Sendee 

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 

For OrganizatlonB Exempt From Income Tax Under section 601(c) and section 527 

> Complete If the organization la described below, 

e Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. e See aoparata Instructions. 

0MB Na 1S4M)IM7 

109 

Open to Public 

Inspeclion 

If the organization aneweted "Yea,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then 

s Section 501 (c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do not oomplete Part l-C. 

• Section 501 (c) (other than secUon 501 (c)(3)) organlzatlona: Complete Parts l^ and C below. Do not complete Part l-B. 

s Section 527 organlzatJons: Complete Part l-A only. 

If the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, tine 47 (Lobbying Activities), then 

e Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Fonn 5769 (election under secUon 501(h)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part ll-B. 

e Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5766 (election under section 501 (h)): Complete Part ll-B. Do not complete Part il-A. 

If the organbatlen answered Tee," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6 (Proxy Tax), then 

• Section 501(c)(4), (5). or (6) organizations: Complete Part III. 

Nameofoiosniulian 

American Action Network. Inc. 

Emplcysr tdentfflcsllon number 

27-0730508 

Part l-A Complete if the organization Is exempt under section 501(c) or Is a section 527 organization. 

1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect poiitical campaign activities in Part iV. 

2 Poiiticai expenditures • $ 

3 Volunteer hours 

185J08 

.....MQ 

Part l-B Complete If ttie organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 

1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 P $ 

2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955. . . P S 

3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Fonn 4720 for this year? 

4a Was a correction made? 

BBliM 

b If "Yes," describe 

Complete 

In Part 

If the 

IV. 

organization 

^^ 

la exempt under section 501 (c), except section 501 (c)(3). 

1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function 

activities. • $ 

2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations 

for section 527 exempt function activities P S 

3 Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, 

line 17b P $ 156.A% 

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? QVes fxl No 

5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of ail section 527 political organizations to which 

payments were made. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds. Also enter the 

amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate poiiticai organization, such as 

.156,.09.4 

(a) Name (blAddraaa IcIEIN (d) Amount paid fmm 

fiUna orsanlzatlon'a 

funds, ir nana. antar-G-

(a)Aiiiounlorpoll«cal 

conlributlcna laoalvad and 

prempUy and directly 

delivered toasaparale 

none, enter-0-

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

0 0 

"o 0 

For Privacy Act and Paponvorir Reduction Act Notice, aoe the Inatructlone for Form 690. 

IHTA) 

Schadur* C (Foim nO or 990«Z) 2009 
I 

I 

American Action Netwoik, Inc. 

SctiBdulB C (Farm 990 or 990-EZ)2009 

27-0730508 

Paga2 

Complete If the organization Is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election 

under section 50Hh)l. 

Check » 

Check e 

if the filing organization belongs to an afniiated group. 

If the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply. 

Limits on Lobbying ExpendRuies 

(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or Incurred.) 

(b)MIUIatad 

group totala 

la Total lobbying expenditures to influence pubilc opinion (grass roots iobbying). 

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legisiative body (direct iobbying). . 

c Totai lobbying expenditures (add lines 1 a and 1 b) 

d Other exempt purpose expenditures 

e Totai exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1 c and Id) 

f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both 

columns. 

If ttw amouni on Una la, column (a) or (b) la; 

Not over S500.000 

The lobbying nontaxable amount ta: 

20% of the amount on line le. 

Over SSOO.OOO but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 Plus 15% of the excess over SSOO.OOO. 

Over $1.000.000 but not over Si .500.000 SI 75.000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. 

Over SI .500.000 but not over SI 7.000.000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1.500.000. 

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. 

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line If) 

h Subtract line 1g from line 1 a. If zero or less, enter -0-

I Subtract line 1 f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-

J If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 11, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting 

section 4911 tax for this year? f"! Yes l~l No 

4-Year Averaging Period Under Secflon 601(h) 

(Some organizations that made a section 601(h) election do not have to complete all of the five 

columns below. See the Instructions for lines 2e through 2f on page 4.) 

Lo ibvlno Exoendlturae During 4-Year Averaging Period 

Calendar year (or fiscal year 

beginning In) 

(a) 2000 (b)2007 (c)20oa (d)2009 (0) Total 

2a lobbying nontaxable amount 0 0 

b Lobbying ceiling amount 

(150% of line 2a. calumn(e)) 0 

C Total lobbying expenditures 0 0 

d Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 

e Grassroots celling amount 

(150% of line 2d. column (e)) 0 

f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 

0 

Schldul* C (Form 990 or 990-EZt 2009 
American Action Networit, Inc. 

Sctwduie 0 (Fomi 990 or 9B»EZ) 2008 

27-0730508 

PBae3 

Complete If the organization la exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Fonn 5768 

1 (a) 1 m 

Yes No Amount 

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local 

legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a iegisiative matter or 

referendum, through the use of: 

a Volunteers? 

s 

& 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

b Paid staff or management Ondudecompensatlan In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 . . . . 

c Media advertisements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?.... 

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

1 Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part iV 

i Total. Add lines 1c through 11 0 

2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)? 

b if "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 

c if 'Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. 

d If the filinaoFaanization Incurred a section 4912 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this veer?. . . . 

2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)? 

b if "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 

c if 'Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. 

d If the filinaoFaanization Incurred a section 4912 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this veer?. . . . 

11 

2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)? 

b if "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 

c if 'Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. 

d If the filinaoFaanization Incurred a section 4912 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this veer?. . . . 

11 

2a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)? 

b if "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 

c if 'Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. 

d If the filinaoFaanization Incurred a section 4912 tax. did it file Form 4720 for this veer?. . . . 

•oBBlllM Complete If the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 

S01(c)(6). 

1 ware substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 

2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 

3 Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year?. 

Yss No 

Complete if the organization Is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501 (c)(5), or section 

501(c)(6) If BOTH Part lll-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR if Part Ill-A, line 3 is answered 

"Yes." 

1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 

2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of 

political expenses for which the section 627(f) tax was paid). 

Current year 

Carryover lirom last year 

Total 

3 Aggregate amount repotted in section 6033(e)(1 )(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues. 

4 if notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on iine 3, what portion of the 

excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonabie estimate of nondeductible 

lobbying and political expenditure next year? 

6 Taxable amount of lobbvino and ooiiticai expenditures (see instructions) 

a 

b 

c 

± 

2a 

2b 

2c 

Supplemental InfbrmaMon 

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part i-A, iine 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part i-C, iine 5; and Part li-B, iine 1i. 

Also, complete this part for any additional information. 

PartJrA Line J. The American AjrtipnNelwprt 

Selwdul* C (Feim SIO or SSS-EZ) 2009 
American Action Network, Inc. 27-0730508 

SdiB*il^(Fenii 990 Br 990-EZ) 2009 

I^IW Supplemental Information (continued) 

Schedule CtFomiNOar SN-EZ) 200S 
1 A 

0 

5 

SCHEDULE D 

(Form 990) 

DepirtmsM of tfts Trsisury 

Supplemental Financial Statements 

^ Complete If the organization anewered "Yes," to Fomi 990, 

Part IV, line 9,7,9,9,10,11, or12. 

P Attach to Form 990. P See eeparate InstnicUone. 

OMBNa1S4S0047 

liM 

Namv of Iho orginlzallon 

American Action Network. Inc. 

Employer Identlflcfllon number 

27-0730508 

Part 1 1 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Simiiar Funds or Accounts. Complete if 

the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. line 6. 

1 

2 

3 

4 

6 

MDanoreiMBadftinitt (b> Fundi and cihef geflounM 

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 infonn 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? Q Yes No 

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 

purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? D Yea I I No 

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Fomn 990. Part IV. line 7. 

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (cher* all that apply). 

I I Presenration of land tor public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) [_] Preservation of an historically important land area 

I I Protection of natural habitat Q Preservation of a certified historic stnjcture 

I I Presenration of open space 

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified consenration contribution in the form of a consenration 

easement on the last day of the tax year. 

4 

6 

Held el the End of eie Tex Veer 

2a 

2b 

2c 

2d 

Total number of consenration easements 

Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 

Number of conservation easements on a certified historic stniclure included in (a). 

Number of consenration easements Included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 

Number of conservation easements modified, transterred, released, extinguished, or temilnated by the organization 

during the tax year • 

Number of states vwhere propel' subject to consenration easement is located • 

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of _ ^ 

violations, and enforcement of the consenration easements It holds? Qj Yes [j No 

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing consenration easemerits during the year 

• 

7 Amourit of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enfordng oonsenraUon easements during the year 

• S 

8 Does each conservation easement repotted on line 2(d) above satlsly the requirements of section 

170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ll)? • Yea • No 

9 in Part XIV, describe how the organization reports consenration 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 consenration easements. 

ISQSH]] Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art Historfcal Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. 

Complete if the organization answered 'Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. line 8. 

la if the organization elected, as permitted under SPAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet worths 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 tinancial statements that desaibes these items, 

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS116, to report in its reivenue statement and balance sheet wortcs of art, 

historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public 

senrice, provide the folloviring amounts relating to these items; 

(I) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 •$ .. 

(II)Assots included in Form 990, Part X • ® 

2-r If the-organlzatton-Teoeived orheidwortrs of art, historical treasures, or other simi ar assets tbrTiriahdal ga'tri. pfo^de'the ' "" 

following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these Items; 

a Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line t » $ 

b Assets included in Form 990. Part X • $ 

For Privacy Act and Papaiworii Reduction Act Notice, eee the instnictlone for Form SSO. 

(MTA) 

Schedule 0 (Foim SSO) ZOOS 
4 

American Action Network, Inc. 

SehedulaO (Form 990) 2009 

27-073050B 

iMiii organizations Maintaining Collectiong of Art Hletoilcal Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continue 

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): 

fl Public exhibition d Q Loan or exchange programs 

I I Schoiarty research e tU ®her 

r~l Presenration for future generations 

la 

c 

d 

e 

f 

2a 

b 

Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose In 

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar 

assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection?. . f"! Yes r~l No 

B9 Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part 

IV. line 9. or reported an amount on Form 990. Part X. line 21. 

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intennediary for contributions or other assets not 

included on Form 990, Part X7 • Yes • No 

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the fbilowing table; 

1c 

Id 

la 

Beginning balance. . . . 

Additions during the year. . 

Distributions during the year. 

Ending balance 

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 217 Q Yes Q No 

if 'Yes." explain the arrangement In Part XIV. 

Endowment Funds. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV. line 10, 

if 

Amount 

la Beginning of year balance . 

b Contributions 

c Net investment eamings, gains, 

and losses, 

d Grants or scholarships. . . . 

e Other expenditures for facilities 

and programs 

f Administrative expenses. 

g End of year balance 

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as: 

Board designated or quasi-endowment • % 

Permanent endowment ^ %. 

Tenn endowment • .% 

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 R7 

4^Describe in Part XiV the intended uses of the oroanization's endovwnent funds. 

a 

b 

c 

lYesI No 

EHDlMl 

Emu Mi Eswm 

Investments—Land. Buildings, and Equipment See Form 990. PartX. line 10. 

Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) musl eaual Form 990. Part X. column IB), line lOtcU 

DaaeilpHan orinvestmenl (I) Cost or other basit |b)Co(torathsr 

baaiatoirwr) dapradaOon 

(d) Book value 

1a Land 0 0 0 

b Buildings 0 0 0 

c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0 

d Equipment 0 10.719 282 10.437 

e O'-her 0 0 0 0 

Selwduls D IFoim 990) 2009 
American Acfion Network, Inc. 

SchadulaD (Form 990)2009 

27-0730508 

Invftstmente—Other SecuritleB. See Form 990, Part X. 

)•) DstcrlpHon or lOGUitty or eategoiy 

(including nuns or security) 

(b) Book value 

ne 12. 

|c) Method or valuation; 

Coal or endoFyear mariiet n 

Financial derivatives . . . 

Closely-lteid equity interests. 

Ottter 

Totel. 0 (Canmn (tinualtqiatfum HQ. PariX aV. (Bj line It J 

Part VIII InvestmentB—Program Relateid. See Form 990, Part X. line 13. 

(a) Description or Investment type (b) Book value (c) Method ol valuation: 

Cost or end-oFyear mariiel va 

TeUL (Caiim ») ma SQBSI ffwei 980. PsriX cer. (B) lim 13.) 

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X. line 15. 

(a) Description lb) Book value 

_0 

A 

_0 

_0 

_0 

Total. (Column fb) must equal Form 990. Part X. col. (B) line IS.]. 0 

Other Liabilities. See Form 990. Part X. line 25. 

1. (a) Description or Uabillty 

Federal income taxes 

Tetil (CiSliroi WmwrsQiisl/kiini asOL PMK cot (B)a>ie2»j 

(b) Amount 

2. FIN 48 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. 

Bchedule D (Forni 990) 2009 
American Action Network, Inc. 27-0730508 

Sctiedute D (Ferni no) 2009 

Reconciliation of Change In Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 Other (Describe In Part XIV.) fe 

9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 _9 

10 Excess or tdefiem for the year oer audited tinandai statements. Combine lines 3 and 9. . . 10 

Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 

Total expenses (Form 990, Part tX, 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 fsdlities 

Investment expenses 

Prior period adjustments 

Other (Describe In Part XIV.) 

Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 

Excess or (deficit) for the vear oer audited financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9. 

Pag« 4 

Part XM •Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statemente With Revenue per Return 

1 

2 

a 

b 

d 

e 

3 

4 

a 

b 

6 m 

1 

2 

a 

b 

d 

a 

3 

4 

a 

b 

c 

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 

Amounts Included on fine 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: 

Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. 

Other (Describe In Part XIV.) 

Add lines 4a and 4b 

Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must eaual Form 990. Part I. line 12.1 

2a 

2b 

2c 

2d 

4b 

0 

•-.•Uvr 

m 

4c _0 

0 

Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited FIrtanclal Statements With Expenses per Return 

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 tine 2e from line 1 

Amounts included on Forni 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: 

Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. 

Other (Describe in Part XiV.) 

Add lines 4a and 4b 

2b 

2c 

2d 

2e 

iL 

4b 

0 

5'Tjtal expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must eoi/a/ Form 990. Part I. line 18.) 

J£. -0 

0. 

Supplemental Infonnatlon 

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part It, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines lb 

and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, tine 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b: and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete 

jWs partj?.???*'®'®. fry. JP!????.®.''!?']-. 

SchMlulB D (Form MO) ZOOS 
American Action Network, Inc. 

SchiMBD IFonn 990)2009 

Part XiV 

27-0730508 

Supplemental InfonnaMon (continued) 

SchBduto 0 (Foim 990) 2009 
SCHEDULE L 

(Fonn990or990-EQ 

Dtpfftnm or «w TiHtunr 

lnJ»iwlRovoi«i»S«vj^_^ 

Nwno orow orginlxatlon 

AmgriMn Action Networlc. Inc. 

Transactions With interested Persons 

P ComplM* If the organizailon aniwared 

nras' en Fenn 990, Part IV, Una 25a, 2Sb, 29,27,28a, 29b, or 28e, 

or Fom 999-EZ, Part V, Una SBa or 49b. 

^Attach to Form 999 or Foiin 999-EZ. ^ Saa aaparata Inatmctlona. 

0MB No. 154MI>47 

1D09 

0|)L'ii To Pti 

li^SpOCtiOil 

•0730508 

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(cK3) and section S01(c](4) organizations only). 

I 

1 

3 

1 (•) Name of dltqualiflad parson (b) Dncilplion of transaellcn (c| Corraciod? 1 (•) Name of dltqualiflad parson (b) Dncilplion of transaellcn 

Vei No 

-

2 Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year 

under section 4958 p $. 

3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on iine 2, above, reimbursed by the organization P $ 

Loans to and/or From Interested Peisons. 

'7 

0 

|b) Loan to or from 

the organlzaUon? 

to Original 

principal amoum 

(d) BNanoo due (allndafauirr m Approved 

by board or 

connlHeo? 

(g)Written 

agfoement? 

To From 

to Original 

principal amoum 

(d) BNanoo due 

Yaa No Yaa No Yaa No 

Fred Maiek workina caoital 0% INTEREST X 20.000 20.000 X X X 

0 

0 0 

o' 0 

0 0 

0 0 

Part III 1 Grants or Assistance BenefitinB Interested Persons. 

Complete if the orpanization inswered °Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 27. 

(a) Name of Intereeled person 

organiiagon 

(c) Amount of grant or type of asiislanoe 

•iHaiif Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. 

Comolete if the organization ansvirered 'Yes" on Form! )90. Part IV. line 28a. 28b. or 28c. 

(a) Name of Interested parson |b)Relatlanshlp between 

Interested person and the 

organization 

(c) Amount of 

transaction 

|d) Dascriptlon of transaction |o)8tiaringol (a) Name of Interested parson |b)Relatlanshlp between 

Interested person and the 

organization 

(c) Amount of 

transaction 

|d) Dascriptlon of transaction 

revenues? 

(a) Name of Interested parson |b)Relatlanshlp between 

Interested person and the 

organization 

(c) Amount of 

transaction 

|d) Dascriptlon of transaction 

Yea No 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

For Privacy Act and Paparwerk fteduetlorrAct Netica, aaa the 

InalrucUena for Form 999 or 889-EZ. 

(HTA) 

Schaduta L (FemrRaO or ew-EZ) 
SCHEDULE 0 

(Fonn 990) 

Depirifflant of m* Tfusufy 

Supplemental Information to Form 990 

Completa to provide Information for raaponaos to spsclfic quaatlona on 

Form 990 or to pravldo any additional Infoimatlon. 

P AIUchtoForm990. 

SCHEDULE 0 OMBN0.1S4S4047 

(Fonn 990) 

Depirifflant of m* Tfusufy 

Supplemental Information to Form 990 

Completa to provide Information for raaponaos to spsclfic quaatlona on 

Form 990 or to pravldo any additional Infoimatlon. 

P AIUchtoForm990. 

li09 

SCHEDULE 0 

(Fonn 990) 

Depirifflant of m* Tfusufy 

Supplemental Information to Form 990 

Completa to provide Information for raaponaos to spsclfic quaatlona on 

Form 990 or to pravldo any additional Infoimatlon. 

P AIUchtoForm990. 

Open lo Public 

liispeclioii 

Nanw of the oiganlzatlon 

American Adion Nptwork, Inc. 27-0730508 

Fom??p.Partyi.SediqnBUneJ5 71iebpard.(^^^^ 

.qp.nW,arabJe.o[gani?atJonsto.dete^^^^^^ 

/.oro.S?P.Pa1MLSertiqnCLJneJ?.pocum^^^^^ 

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avajlabtefgrmemwraoj.ttwflpvemin^ 

pQnp.??p.Partyi.SedipnBLjneJJcThe.organizatjgn.aste^^^ 

Mere8».yP9ejAhapon9!S».9tlnte/e8t Policy, U 

jnfomalipn abgut arrangements jhat.majrneeytg,beyi8dg8ed.gn.^e.fp.miM^ 

su.chdisclMure was requested afte[the.end of 

Jlun!?g.»!eyear, 

F9TM??P.Paiyi.Sed!p.nCLJne.17Jn1bmafion.prgvyegj^^^^^^ 

A9lM!esJnthe.currBnt.yearX2p/^2M^ 

l^i^Prlvaey Act and Paparwerli Reduction Act Notice, sea the Instructions for Form 990. Sehadula 0<Foim 890) 2009 
YB 67 201006 

201111 IIRBI 

Oepartment of the Treasury 

Internal Revenue Service 

Ogden UT 84201 

670 7842 

20004 IRS USE ONLY 

040961.832538.0137.003 1 AT 0.357 375 

AMERICAN ACTION NETWORK INC 

1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 350 

WASHINGTON DC 20004-1028751 

29404.0S7-S9482-I A0I99il3 

270730S08 TE 

For assistance, call; 

1-877-829-5500 

Notice Number: CP2I1A 

Date: March 28,2011 

Taxpayer Identification Number: 

27-0730508 

Tax Form: 990 

Tax Period: June 30,2010 

211. 

.1 

40961 

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE AN EXEMPT 

ORGANIZATION RETURN - APPROVED 

We received and approved your Form 8868, Application for Extension of Time to File an Exempt 

Organization Return, for the return (form) and tax period identified above. Your extended due date to file 

your return is May 15,2011. 

When it's time to file your Form 990,990-EZ, 990-PF or 1120-POL, you should consider filing 

electronically. Electronic filing is the fastest, easiest and most accurate way to file your return. For more 

information, visit the Charities and Nonprofit web at www.irs.gov/eo. This site will provide information 

about: 

- The type of returns that can be filed electronically, 

- approved e-File providers, and 

- if you are required to file electronically. 

If you have any questions, please call us at the number shown above, or you may write us at the address 

shown at the top of this letter. 
4 

1 

7 

Schedule B 

(Form 990, 990-EZ, 

or 990-PF) 

Oepanment ol the Treasury 

Internal Revenue Senlce 

Schedule of Contributors 

^ Attach to Form 990,990-EZ, or 990-PF. 

Schedule B 0MB No. 1545-0047 

(Form 990, 990-EZ, 

or 990-PF) 

Oepanment ol the Treasury 

Internal Revenue Senlce 

Schedule of Contributors 

^ Attach to Form 990,990-EZ, or 990-PF. .i©09 

Name of the organization 

American Action Network, inc. 

Employer lilentlflcation number 

27 ; 0730508 

Organization type (check one); 

Filers of; 

Form 990 or 990-EZ 

Form 990-PF 

Section: 

Zl 501 (c)( 4 ) (enter number) organization 

D 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 

CH 527 political organization 

• 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 

G 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 

G 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation 

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. 

Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See 

instructions. 

General Rule 

0 For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or 

property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts 1 and II. 

Special Rules 

G For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Fonn 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33VS% support test of the regulations under 

sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater 

of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (0 Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h or (IQ Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and 

G 

G 

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during 

the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively ior religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or 

educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III. 

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during 

the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did not 

aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the 

year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule 

applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more 

during the year • $ 

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 

990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ, 

or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 

990-PF). 

For Privacy Act and Paparwork Raduetlon Act Notice, sea the Instructions 

for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. 

. Cat. No. 30613X Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2009) 
Schedule B (Form 990. 990-EZ. or 990-PF} (2009) 

i 

4 

Name of organization 

American Action Network, Inc. 

Contributors (see instructions) 

Page ol of Part I 

Empioyer Identification number 

27 : 0730508 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP * 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

type of contribution 

1 

5 25,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

7 

5 25,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

7 

(Complete Part il if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part il if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

2 

$ 50,000 

Person 

Payroll • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

3 

$ 100,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

$ 100,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

(Complete Part II if there Is. 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part II if there Is. 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP -f 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

4 

$ 100,000 

Person [Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash CD 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

$ 100,000 

Person [Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash CD 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person [Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash CD 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person [Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash CD 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

type of contribution 

5 

$ 100^000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

0 

• 

$ 100^000 n 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

0 

• 

n 

(Complete Part II if there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part II if there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP •§• 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

6 

$ 25^000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

$ 25^000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part II if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Schedule B (Form 990, 9gO-EZ, or 990-PF) (2009) 
Schodule B (Form 990. 990-EZ. or g90-PF) (2009) Paga_?_ot_£_ofPartl 

I 

! 

7 

7 

Name of organization 

American Action Network, Inc. 

Contributors (see instructions) 

Employer identification number 

27 : 0730508 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

7 

$ 50,000 

Person CZ 

Payroll Q 

Noncash Q 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

$ 50,000 

Person CZ 

Payroll Q 

Noncash Q 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person CZ 

Payroll Q 

Noncash Q 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person CZ 

Payroll Q 

Noncash Q 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

lype of contribution 

a 

$ 50,000 

Person 

Payroll 

$ 50,000 Noncash n 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash n 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP * 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

1VP0 of contribution 

9 

$ 1,000,000 

Person 

Payroll 

$ 1,000,000 Noncash • 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part li if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

IVpa of contribution 

10 

$ 250,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

$ 250,000 R 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

• 

R 

(Complete Part il if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part il if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

11 

$ 1,000,000 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

a 

$ 1,000,000 H 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

a 

H 

(Complete Part ii if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part ii if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP -i- 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

fVpe of contribution 

$ 0 

Person 

Payroll 

Noncash 

(Complete Part ii if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(Complete Part ii if there is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Schedule B (Form 9W, SeO-EZ, or 990-PF) (2009) 
I 

4 

EXHIBIT B 
I I 

! 

Fonti 990 

Dtpaitimni 01 vit Tranuiy 

JSSBSlSSSBSSSBSSL. 

A For the 2010 Ml ndar 

B Chech Happlleable: 

lAddiaos change 

ima change 

I InRlal latum 

jTanrdnalad 

] Amended mlum 

lAppDcallon pending 

Return of Organization Exempt From income Tax 

Under section 501 (c), 627, or 4047(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (exMpt black lung 

benefit trust or private foundation) 

»The omanlatlon may have to use a copy of this ratum to aaOaiy slata rapomng requlrementa. 

OMBNa1S4S«M7 

»©10 

Open to Public 

Inspection 

Name 

veer, or tax veer benlnnino 

naoloiganlallen Amarici 

mim 

Dohig OualM 

American Action Network, Inc 

American Action Network. Inc. 

Number end itreat (or P.O. box If mall la not dallvsred to alieel eddieaa) 

SSS 13th Street NW 

Ctty or town, alala or ccunby, and ZIP « 4 

hA/eahlnotonDC 

Rocmhulte 

Slow 

.2IL JSSSL 

jmsiL 

0 Empleyorldaiillflcallonnumbar 

27-0730808 

E Talaphene number 

1(202)559.6420 

e Gfoaa raealpla I 

I Te»eiiemptstatui: • 601(c)(3)E801(6) ( 4 ) ^(Inaenno.) •4947(eX1)or •ozf 

Name and eddraaa of principal cfllear. 

Wateh 55513th St.. NW #510W. Washington DC. 20004 

J Website:» www.amBricanactlonnetwork.om 

K Fofmofcrganlzallcn: Fxl Cmpciatlen [IlTniat l~i Aaaodallcn [~loiher» 

Summary 

I 

H(a)blhlRagroupiotiimtorBinbiea7 I lYaalXiNo 

H(b) Am el aflMalea Indudad? Q YaaQ No 

ir'No," attach a M. (aae Inatiudlana) 

Hte) Group exenicllon nui^ • 

tYearcffcrnialcn; 2009 |M State of lagaldcmldle: pg 

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities; JHie American/U^onNe^^^ , 

i4j:a<riiont8nKthatwnj.qre.atft.enj»uj?fle8^^^^^^ 

JheprindplMo^.feedomJImJtedflovemm^^^^^ 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7a 

b 

socurity.. 

Check this box bj 

Number of voting members of the goveming body (Pert Vi, line la) 

Number of independent voting members of the goveming body (Part Vi, line 1 b) 

Total number of individuals employed In calendar year 2010 (Pert V, line 2e). . 

Total number of volunteers (esUmete if necessary) 

Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 

Net unrelated business taxable Income from Form 990-T. line 34 7b 

11 

JO 

8 

JO 

0 

8 Contributions and grants (Part Viii, line 1h) 

9 Program service revenue (Part Viii, line 2g) 

10 investment Income (Part Viii, column (A), lines 3,4, and 7d) 

11 Other revenue (Pert Viii, column (A), lines 5,6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11 e). . 

12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must eouai Part Viii, column (A), line 12). 

Prior Ycir CuirontYoar 

2.750.351 27.479.380 

21 

2.750.372 27A79.384 

13 Grants end similar amounts paid (Pert iX, column (A), lines 1-3} 

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Pert IX, column (A), line 4) 

15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX column (A), lines 5-10). 

16e Professional fundraising fees (Part iX, column (A), line 11 e) 

b Total fundraising expenses (Part iX, column (D), line 25) > 245,662 

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d,11f-24f). 

18 Total expanses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25). 

19 Revenue less expenses. Subbact line 18 from line 12 

J 

1.765.035 

400.011 713.658 

_L046^ 

_L44&6re 

1.303.697 

23.186.641 

25.692.334 

1.787.050 

20 Total assets (Pert X, line 16} 

21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 

22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 

Bderniilne af Cuirwit Ycir EndofYMr 

1.351.678 

47.981 

3.165.233 

Signature Block 

1.303.697 

74.486 

3.090.747 

Under penaWn orpwju^, I declare thai I have mamlned thb relum, Inctudlng acconMnylng achedulaa and atalamenia, and to the beat or my knawtadga 

ond bailer. H la tore, coned. anAgaatoata. PadB^yin cT preoMr (olhp ihan olllBar> li baaed on at Infbrmallon or which cwoawr haa any kncariadae. 

Sign ) ]g- rDaJn'f*. I sWra. 

Hare 

r TVoe Of print 

PrlnVTVpeprepanrerbname 

Jonathan Proch 

V officer' 

O. 

name and We 

Date 

Paid 

Preparer's 

Use Only 

Pnpami'BBlBnabne 

cP/V 

Date 

£(14(2012 

Firniia name » Jonathan T Proch LLC CPA 

Fimraeddreaa » One Research Court. Suite 450. Rockvlile. MP 20850 

Check 

PTIN 

rnreneno. (301)2534)056 

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see Instructions) nYaa HTINO 

For Paperwork Reduction Act NotiM, see the separate Instructlona. FOrm 990 (20i0) 

(HTA) 
8 

Fwn^fMWl American AcMon Network. Inc. 27-0730508 PM> 2 

Statement of Program Service Accompllshmenta 

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part III E 

Briefly describe the orBanizetion's mission: 

.T?HM?dWnAsllpjiNetwrlsl»B§PAfcH4i:B<3lqn.lBnE^^^^^ 

prom9topantB/:ri9htj»licle8bt(B»dpntl]e^rt^^^^ 

ftperiC8nexoeptl9naJfem,.qnd8^^ 

Did the organbaUon undertake any slgnlficani program servteea during the year which were not listed on 

the prior Fonn 090 or e90-E2? • Yes [X]NO 

If "Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0. 

Old the organization cease conducting, or make s^nlRcant changes In how It conducts, any program 

services? • Yea [x] No 

If "Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule O. 

Describe the exempt purpose achievements fbr each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses. 

Section 501(c}C3) and S01(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. 

(Code; ) (Expenses 9 Including grants of $ lifBS.OJS ) (Revenues g.) 

SEEgfiHEpULEO 

4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 0 Including grants of $ 0. ) (Revenue 9 0.) 

4c (Coda: ) (Expenses $ 0 including grsnls of $ 0.) (Revenue $ p.) 

4d Other program senrices. (Describe In Schedule 0.) 

0) (Revenue S 0) 

4e Total DroHrem service expensee 26.266.343 

Farm 990 (2010) 
Fciiiiw^20io» Afnerlcan Action Network, Inc. 

ISHIff"" Checklist of Required Schedules" 

27-0730508 

a 

10 

11 

Is the oiganlzaUon described In secUon S01(c)(3) or4047(e)(1) (other then e piiveta foundetlon)? If Tee." 

cmipletB Schedule A 

Is the orgenlzatlon required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Conlrlbutors? (see instniclions) 

Old the orgenlzedon engege In direct or Indirect polltlcel cempeign ecHvltles on behelf of or in opposition to 

cendldetes for public office? lf"Yes,'Gomplele Schedule C, Pat I 

Section 601(c)(3) organlzetlone. Did the orgenbetlon engege In lobbying ectlvltles, or have e section 501(h) 

election In effect during the tex yeer? It "yes,'complete Schedule C, Pert II 

Is the orgenlzetlon e section 501(c)(4), 501(e)(5), or 501(c)(6) orgenlzetlon that receives membership dues, 

assessments, or similar amounts as defined In Ftovenue Procedure 88-19? If "Yes,' complete Scheduto C, 

Pert III 

Did the organlzafion 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 Itmds or acoounta? If "Yea," 

completB Schedule D, Part I 

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement. Including easements to prasenre open space, 

the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Pert II 

Did the organlzaaon maintain collections of worirs of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yea," 

complete Schedule D, Part III 

Did the organization report an amount In Part X, line 21; senre as a custodian for amounts not listed In Part 

X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negoUab'on services? If "Yea," 

complete Schedule D, Part IV 

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets In term, permanent, or 

quasl-endowments? If "Yea,"complete Schedule D, Pert V 

If the organization's answer to any of the following quesUons Is "Yes,' then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, 

VII. VIII, IX, orX as applicable 

a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment In Part X, line 10? /f 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 "Yea," complete Schedule D, Part VII. 

e Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related In PartX, line 13 that is 5% or more 

of its total assets reported in PartX, Una. 16? If "Yea," complete Schedule D, Pert VIII. 

d Did the organization report an amount for other assete In Pert 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 llabillb'es In Part X, line 25? If Yes; * complete Schedule D, Part X.. 

r Did the organization's separate or consolidated tinancial statements for the tax ^ar Include a footnote that addrassea 

the orgardzalion'a liability for uncertain tax poslliona under FIN 48 (ASC 740)7 /f Yes,'cotitpbfa Sohaiftrfo D, PartX 

12a Did the organization obtain separate. Independent audited flnanclai statements fbrthe tax year? If "Yea," complete 

Schedule D, Parts XI. XII, end XIII 

b was the orgenizaUon Included In consolidated. Independent audited financial statements fbrthe tax year? If "Yea," 

and If the organization answered "No" to line 12e, then completing Schedtrte D, Parts XI, XII, end XIII la optional . 

13 Is the organization a school described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ll)? If "Yea,' complete Schedule E 

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United Slates? 

b Did the orgenlzetion have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaldng, fundralsing, 

business, and program service activities outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . 

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, mora than $5,000 of grants or assistanoe to any 

organization or enb'ty located outside the United States? If "Yea,' complete Sc/iedu/e F, Parts II end IV 

1S 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 "Yea," complete Schedu/e F Parts III end IV 

17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundrablno senrices 

on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? /f Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part I (see Instructions) 

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fUndralsIng event gross Income and contributions on 

Part VIII, lines 1e and 6a? If "Yea, ° complete Schedule G, Part II 

19 DkJ the organization report more than $15,000 of gross Incoma from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? 

If yes,"complete Schedule G, Pert III 

20a Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If yea,"complete Sd>edulaH 

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 attach audited flnanclai statements (see instructions). . . 

Vn No 

1 X 

2 X 

3 X 

4 

6 X 

6 X 

7 X 

8 X 

9 X 

10 X 

11a X 

BSeu** TiBeil'' 

lib X 

11c X 

lid X 

lie X 

11f X 

12a X 

12b X 

13 X 

14a X 

14b X 

15 X 

16 X 

17 X 

18 X 

19 X 

20a X 

20b 

Fam 990 (2010) 
Foim 890 (2010) American Action Networlc. Inc. 

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21 Did the otganization report mere than $5,000 of grants end other assistance tc gcvamments and organizations 

In the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 17 lfy»s,'complBt9 ScAedu/e /, Parte /end// 

22 Old the organlzaticn report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to Individuals In the 

United States on Part IX, column (A), Bne 27 If "YBS, * eomp/ete Scftedv/e /, Parte f artd /// 

23 Old the organlzaticn answer "Yea" to Part VII, Sectlcn A, line 3,4, or 5 al»ut compensation of the 

organization's current and former offloere, directors, trustees, key employees, and highast compensated 

BmptotBBs7 If'YBS.'complBtBSchBdulBJ 

24a Old the organteation have a tax-exempt bond Issue with an outstanding prlnc^l amount of more than 

$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was Issued alter December 31,20027 If "YBS, ' answer /tees 

24b(frn)ug/i24dar)dcomp/ete5c/re(fufeK. If'No,'go to fm 25 

b Did the organlzaticn invest any proceeds of lax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exoeption7 

c Did the crganlzaUon maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year 

to defsase any tax-exempt bonds7 

d Did the organization act as an "en behalf of Issuer for bonds outstanding at any lime during the year? 

26a Section 801(c)(3) and 601(c)(4) organizations. Did the crganlzaUon engage In an excess benefit transaction 

with a disquaimed person during the year? ff "Yes," oomp/eto SC/iedufs I, Port I 

b is the organlzaUon aware that it engaged In an excess benefit transactton with a disqualified person in a 

prior year, and that the transacOon has not been reported on any of the organlzaUon's prior Fonns 090 or 

09O-EZ7 If •yes.'complolB SchBdulo L, Part I 

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, tnrstee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or 

disqualified person outstanding es of the end of the organlzaUon's tax year? If "YBS, ' comptete Sc/tedii/fs L, Part II . 

27 Old the organlzaUon provide a grant or other assistance to an cfllcer, dirertor, trustee, key employee, 

substanUal contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an Individual? 

lfYBS,'oomf)lBtB SOiBdulB L, Pert III 

28 Wbs the organlzaUon a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, 

Part IV InstrucUons for appUcable filing thresholds, condlUons, and excapUcns): 

a A current or fbrmer officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "YBS, ' comipfere Schedule L, Pat IV 

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes. * comptete 

Schedule Import IV 

e An enUty of which a current or former cffloer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member ttiereof) 

was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or Indirect owner? If "YSA 'compfefe Schedule L, Pert IV 

29 Did the organlzaUon receive more than $25,000 In non-cash ccntribuUons? If 'Yes,' complete Schethjie M ... . 

30 Did the organlzaUon receive contribuUcns of art historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified 

conservation contribuUcns? If "Yes," complete Sehedule M 

31 Did the crganlzaUon liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease cperaUons? If "Yes,' complete Schedule N, . 

Parti 

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of Its net assets? 

If'Yea,'complete Schedule N, Part II 

33 Did the organlzaUon own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organlzaUon under RegulaUons 

secUons 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? ff Yes.'complete Schedule R Parti 

34 Wbs the organlzaUon related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule P, Parts II, 

III, IV, and V, line 1 

36 Is any related organlzaUon a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)7 

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)7 If "Yes,' compete Schedule H _ _ 

Part V, line 2 • Yes [x] No 

36 Section 601(c)(3) organlzatlona. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related 

organization? ff 'Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, Una 2 

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of Its activities through an entity that Is not a related organlzalion 

and that Is treated as a partnership for fsderal Income tax purposes? If Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part 

VI 

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanationa In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 

19? Note. All Form 990 Blera are required to complete Schedule O 

YM No 

21 X 

22 X 

23 X 

24a X 

24b 

24c 

24d 

26a X 

26b X 

26 X 

27 X 

28a X 

28b X 

28e X 

29 X 

30 X 

31 X 

32 X 

33 X 

34 X 

36 X 

36 

37 X 

36 X 

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b 

e 

3a 

b 

4a 

6a 

b 

c 

6a 

10 

a 

b 

11 

12a 

b 

13 

a 

c 

14a 

b 

6b 

6c 

6a X 

6b X 

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance 

Check If Schedule 0 contains a reBponee to any question In thle Part V • 

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1086. Enter -0- If not applicable 

Enter the number of Forms W-2G Included In line la. Enter -0- If not appilceble 

Did the organization comply with backup withholding njles for reportable peyments to vendors and reportable 

gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmlttsi of Wage end Tax 

Statements, filed for the celendar yeer ending with or within the year covered by this return. 

If at least one Is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required Csderel employment tax returns?. 

Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a Is greater then 250, you may be required to e-lf/e. (see Instructions) 

Did the organization have unrelated business gross Income of 81,000 or more during the year? 

If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 980-T for this year? If Ho,'provide an explanatton In Schedule O 

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In, or a signature or other authority 

over, a flnendal account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial 

account)? 

If "Yes," enter the name of the fbreign country: w 

See InstnjcUons for filing requirements for Form TD F 90^.1, Report ^ Foreign BarA arid FInana'd Ximunts. 

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter trensadlon at any Ume during the tax year? 

Did any taxable party notify the organization that It was or Is a party to e prohibited tax shelter transaction?. . 

If "Yes^' to line 5e or 5b, did the organization file Form 888S-T? 

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 deducfible? 

If "Yes," did the organization Include with every solldtetion an express statement that such oontributlons or 

gifts were not tax deductible? 

Organizafione that may receive deductible contrlbudone under eectlon 170(c). 

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods 

and servloes provided to the payor? 

If "Yes," did the organization notiiy the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 

Did the organization seD, exchange, orothenwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was 

required to file Fonn 8282? 

If "Yes," Indicate the number of Fonns 8282 filed during the year I 7d I 

Did the orgsnlzation receive any funds, directly or Indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?. . . 

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?. . . . 

If lha organization received a ocntribution of qualified intellsctual propsrty, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . 

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airpianss, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098O7. 

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and eectlon 609(a)(3) euppordno 

organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fond melntalned by a sponsoring 

organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?. 

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. 

Did Ihe organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?. 

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?. 

Section 601(c)(7) organizations. Enter. 

Initiation fees and capttal contributions Included on Part VIII, fine 12 

Gross receipts, Included on Fomi 960, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 

Section 601(e)(12) organizations. Enter 

Gross Income hom members or shareholders 

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources 

against amounts due or received from them.) 

Section 4947(a)(1) non.exempt charitable truete. is the organization filing Forni 990 In lieu of Form 

If'Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or aocroed during the year. . . . 112b 

Section 601(e)(29) qualified nonprofit health Insurance lesuera. 

Is the orgsnlzation licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one stats? 

Note. See the instroctions for additional infonnation the organization must report on Schedule O. 

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which 

7a 

7b 

the organization Is licensed to Issue qualified health plans. 

Enter the amount of resenres on hand 

Did the organization reoelva any payments for Indoor tanning services during the tax year?. 

If 'Yes." has It filed a FOrm 720 to report these oavments? If "No'provide an explanation /n SOiedule O 

Femi 990 (2010) 
FwmM^O) American Action Network. Inc. 27-0730508 P«iia6 

BMWB Governance, Manaeement, and Disclosure Foreacft 'yes* response to linos 2 through 7b below, and 

for a 'Ato* response to ffne 8a, 8b, or 10b balow, dascriba tha clroumaanoas, processes, or changes In 

Schadula 0. Sea instnxUons. 

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question In >hls Part VI E 

Section A. Governing Body and Manaoement 

VM 

la 

b 

2 

4 

6 

6 

7a 

la 

Jb 

Enter the number of voting members of the goveming body at the end of the tax year. 

Enter the number of voting members induded In line la, above, who are Independent. 

Old any ofllcer, director, trustee, or key employee have a fbrnlly relationship or a business relaaonshlp with 

any other officer, director, tnrstee, or key employee? 

Old 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 person?. 

Did the crgsilzatlon make any significant changes to its goveming documents since the prior Form 990 was Hied? . . 

Did the organization become aware during the year of a signHicant diversion of the organization's assets?. . 

Does the organization have members or stockholders? 

Does the organization have members, stcckhoMers, or other persons who may elect one or more members 

ofthe goveming body? 

Are any dedslons of the goveming body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons?. . 

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during 

the year by the following; 

The goveming body? 

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the goveming body? 

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached 

at the orpanlzation's maillnB address? If 'Yea, 'p/ovfde the names and addresses in Schedule 0 

2 X 

3 X 

4 X 

6 X 

6 X 

7a X 

X 

8a X 

8b X 

9 X 

Section B. PoHclee (This Section B /eouesfs Information about policies not raaulrad by the Internal Revenue Coda.i 

10a Does the organization have focal chapters, branches, or affiliates? 

b if 'Yes," does the organization have written policies and procedures goveming the acbvitles of such chapters, 

affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those ofthe organization? 

11a Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to sD members of its goveming body before fliing the 

form? • 

b Describe In Schedule 0 the process. If eny, used by the organization to review this Form 990. 

12a Does the organization have a written conflict of Interest policy? If'No,'goto Bne 13 

b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually Interests that could give 

rise to conflicts? 

e Does the organization regularly and consbtentty monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Ves," 

describe In Schedule O how Oils Is done 

13 Does the organization have a written whtatleblower policy? 

14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 

18 Did the process for determining oompensaUon of the following persons Include a review and approval by 

Independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantbtlon of the deliberation and decision? 

a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See Instructions.) 

18a Did the organization Invest In, contribute essets to, or participate In a joint venture or similar arrangement 

with a taxabto entity during the year? 

b if 'Yes," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate 

lb participation In Joint venture arrangemenb under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safbguard 

the omanizatlon's exempt status with respect to such ansnaements? 

Section C. Disclosure 

10a 

10b 

11a 

Yw No 

12a X 

12b X 

12e X 

13 X 

14 X • P K; 

17 

16 

19 

20 

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 b required to be filed • 

Section 6104 requires an organization to make Its Fomis 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (S01(c)(3)s only) 

available for public Inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply. 

Q Own website O Another's websHa [x] Upon request 

Describe In Schedule O whether (and If so, how), the organization makes Its goveming 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: • J?!!omMfeatlon 

55513th St.. NWifSIOW. Wlashlnaton DC. 20004 

Fom 990 (2010) 
Foim 990(2810) 

Part VII 

I 

AmBi1(anAeMonNetwoi1i.tne. 27-0730508 P««7 

Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compsnssted 

Employees, and Independent Contractors 

Check If Schedule O contains a response to any question In this Part Vil • 

Section A. OWcers. Dlractore. Trustees. Key Emplayees. and Htaheat Compeneated Employees 

la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensstlon for the calendar year ending with or within the 

organization's tax year. 

• Ust all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether Individuals or orgsnlzatlons), regardless of amount 

of compensatioa Enter -0- In columns (0), (E), and (F) If no compensation was paid. 

• List all of the organization's current key employees. If any. See Instructions fbr definition of 'Iwy emptoyee." 

• Ust the organization's five current highest compensated employeBs (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) 

who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Fomi W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the 

organization and any related organizations. 

• Ust all of the organization's former officers, key ernployees, and highest compensated employees who received more than 

$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizatibn and any related organizations. 

• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a fbrniar director or trustee of the 

organization, more than $10,000 of reportabie compensation from the organization and any related organizations. 

Ust persons In the following order individual trustees or directors; Institutional tnistees; 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, ortnjstee. 

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2 Total number of Individuals (Including but not limited to those listed above) who received more then $100,000 In 

reportable oompensatlon from the organization » 2 

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated 

employee on line le? If "Yes,'complete Schedule J fbrsucfr Mlvlduel 

For any Individual listed on line 1a, Is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from 

the organlzaUon and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes, * complete SoAedu/e J for such 

Individtal 

Old any person listed on line la receive or accnie compensation from any unrelated organization or Individual 

torservloes rendered to the organization? If "Yes,'complete Schedule J for suOt person 

Section B. Independent Contractors 

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated Independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of 

|A) 

Noma and builnaaa addiaaa 

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Doicilpllon or Mi«loa» 

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\AfiDls Felton PO Box 9295. Cincinnati. OH 45209 media placement servloes 15.250.000 

Smart Media Group 814 Kino St # 400. Alexandria. VA 22314 media Placement services 2.780.224 

Tameted VIctorv 815 Slaters Lane. Alexandria. VA 22314 media placement services 1.760.319 

National Media Public Affair 815 Slaters Lane. Alexandria. VA 22314 media placement servloes 865.302 

Connection Strateov 7300 Hudson Blvd. Saint Paul. MN 55128 media placement servloes 

2 Total number of Independent contractors (Including but not Dmited to those listed above) who received 

more than $100,000 In compensation from the organization ^ 5 

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Statement of Functional Expenses 

Section S01(c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizaSons must eomplata all columns. 

Ml offter ofganfteffo/is must oomplata column (M but ere not noulr^ to como/ele colmna (B). (C), and (D). 

Do not Ineluda amounts reported on Unas 9b, 

7b. 8b. 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 

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1 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

a 

b 

0 

d 

a 

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g 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

18 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

Grants and other assistance to govemments and 

organizaaon8lntheU.S.SeePart!V,llne21. . . 

Grants and other asslstanoe to Individuals In 

the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 

Grants and other assistance to govemments, 

organtzatlons, and Individuals outside the 

U.S. See Part IV, Ones 16 and 16 

Benefits paid to or for members 

Compensation of current officers, directors, 

tnjstees, and key employeee 

Compensation not included above, to disqualified 

persons (as defined under secUon 48S8(f)(1)) and 

persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B). . . 

Other salaries and wages 

Pension plan contributions (Include section 401(k) 

and section 403(b) employer contributions). . . 

Other employee benefits 

Payroll taxes 

Fees for services (non-employees); 

Management. 

U«9Bl 

Accounting 

Lobbying 

Professional fiindraislng services. See Part IV, line 17. 

Investment management fbes 

Other 

Advertising and promotion 

Office expenses 

Information technology 

Royalties 

Occupancy 

Travel 

Payments of travel or entertainment expenses 

for any fsderal, state, or local public offidels. . . 

Conferences, conventions, and meetings.... 

interest 

Payments to affiliates 

Depredation, depletion, and amortlzetion. . . . 

Insurance 

Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered 

above (List mtoceflaneous expenses in line 24f. If 

line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column 

(A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule 0.) 

CqmmunjcatlonB.... 

25 

26 

All other expenses 

Total functlonsi exoenew. Add line's 1 ttifounh 24f V 

Joint costs. Check here 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 

oamoafan and fundralsho solicitation. . . . 

5.000 5.000 

0 

5.260.298 5.246.265 14.033 

0 

32.916 26.332 3.292 3.292 

113.818 91.054 11.382 11.382 

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36.011 28.809 3.60t 3.601 

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401.857 401.657 

496 498 

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8.046 6.437 805 804 

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0 

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25.692.334 25.255.343 191.329 245.662 

Foim 990 (2010) 
PeimMOpoiOl 

1 

American Action Network, Inc. 

Balance Sheet 

27-073050B Pwill 

(A) 

Beginning of year 

(B) 

End Of year 

1 Cash—non-lnteresMrearing 1.185.204 1 2.387.881 

2 Savings and temporary cash Investments 15.020 2 

3 Ptedges and grants receivable, net 0 3 0 

4 Accounts receivable, net 0 4 0 

7 

8 

9 

10a 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of 

Schedule L 

Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 

4058(0(1)), persons described In section 495B(cX3)(B), and conlrfbuling 

employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) volunlary 

employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 

Notes and loans receivable, net 

Inventories fbr sale or use 

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. . 

Land, buildings, and equipment cost or 

other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 

Less: accumulated depredation 

Inveslments-publlcly traded aecurltles. . . 

Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11... 

Investments—program-related. See Part tV, line 11. . . 

Intangible assets 

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 

Total assets. Add lines 1 throunh 15 (must eoual line 341 

10a 

10b 

42.300 

8.327 

3 

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses. 

18 Grants payable 

19 Deferred revenue 

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 

21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. 

22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, tnjstees, key 

employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified 

persons. Complete Part tl of Schedule L 

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties. . . 

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parlies. . . . 

25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule 0 

28 Total llablltfles. Add lines 17 throuoh 25. 

10.437 

0 

12,150 

1.351.878 

27,981 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

34 

Organlzatlona that follow SPAS 117, check here •Fxland 

complete linaa 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 

Unrestricted net assets 

Temporarily restricted net assets 

Permanently restricted net assets 

Organtzations that do not fbltow SPAS 117, check here fe Q 

and complete lines 30 through 34. 

Capital stock or tmst principal, or current fends 

Paid-in or capital surfrius, or land, building, or equipment fend. . . . 

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other fends. 

Total net assets or fend batancas 

Total liabilities and net assets/fend balances 

33,973 

jazag. 

3,185.233 

74.488 

E9I 

rm 

mm 

1.303.897 

1.351.8781 

3,090.747 

3,185.233 

Pom 990 (2010) 
I 

1 Action Network. Inc. 27-0730508 Pi»12 

Illation of Net Assets 

Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part XI • 

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 

2 Total expenses (must equal Part D(, column (A), line 25) 

3 Revenue less expenses. SutJlract line 2 from line 1 

4 Netassetsorfundbalancesatbeglnnlneofyear(mu6tequalP8rtX, line 33, column (A)). . . . 

5 Other changes In net assets or fund bslances (explain In Schedule 0) 

6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3,4, and 6 (must equal Part X, line 33, 

column (B)) • 

Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting 

Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In this Part XII. 

2a 

b 

0 

3a 

If "Yes* to line 2a or 2b, does the organlzatton have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of 

the audit, review, or compilation of Its financial statements and selection of an Independent aocounlant?. . 

If the organization changed efther Its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain In 

Schedule 0. 

If °Yes' to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to Indicate whether the financial statments for the year were 

Issued on a separata basis, consolidated basis, or both: 

D Separata basis Fl Consolidated basis [|] Both consolidated and separata basis 

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 0MB Circular A-1337 

If Tea,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the 

required audit or audits, explain why In Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 

27.479.384 

25.692.334 

1.787,050 

1-303.697 

3.090.7<7 

Accounting method used to prepare the Fomn 990: ricash [^Accnial D Other _ 

If the organization changed Its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain In 

Schedule 0. 

Wbre the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an Independent accountant?. 

Vlfore the organization'^ financial statements audited by an Independent accountant?. 
Schedule B 

(FormeB0,S90-EZ, 

oreeo-PF) 

ftpartnyiterthaTtaaairy lidamal Ravanua Saraioa 

Schedule of Contributors 

• AMachtoF0t)n99ae90-B,cr890-PF. 

Schedule B OMBNO.1S4S4047 

(FormeB0,S90-EZ, 

oreeo-PF) 

ftpartnyiterthaTtaaairy lidamal Ravanua Saraioa 

Schedule of Contributors 

• AMachtoF0t)n99ae90-B,cr890-PF. i®io 

Namsoftheorganizatl 

American Action Netw 

on 

ork, Inc. 

Emplcysr IdanUflaatlon number 

27-0730508 

i 

0 

I 

9 

niersof: 

Foim 990 or 990-EZ 

Forni990-PF 

Section: 

m 501 (c)( 4 )(entarnumbeDorganization 

• 4047(c4(1) nonexempt charltalde trust not treated as a private foundation 

• 527 political organization 

• 501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation 

• 4947(QK1) nonexempt ch^table trust treated as a private foundation 

• 501 (c)(3) taxable private foundation 

Check If your organization le covered by the Qeneral Rule or a Special Rule. 

Note. Only a section 501 (c)(7), (B), or (1Q) organization can check boxes for both the General Ftule and a Special Rule. See 

Instructions. 

General Rule 

Q For an organization filing Form 990,990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or mora (In money or 

property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. 

Special Rules 

• For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33V) 96 support test of the regulations under 

sections 509(4(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vO, and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the 

greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 296 of the amount on (0 Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 h or (IQ Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts 

I end II. 

• For a section 501 (c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during 

the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exeltialvely for religious, charitable, scientific, lltersiy, or 

educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animais. Complete Parts I, II, and III. 

• For a section 501 (c)(7), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during 

the year, contributions for use axdu^v^ for reUgioue, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did not 

aggregate to mote than $1,000. If this box Is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the 

year for an exc/us/vefy rellgloue, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the Qeneral Rule 

applies to this organization because It received nonexcluslvely religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more 

duringlheyear ;...•$ 

Caution. An organization that Is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 

990-EZ, or 990-PF), but It must answer "No" on PBrt IV, line 2 of Its Form 990, or check the box on line H of Its Form 990-EZ, or on 

line 2 of Its Form 990-PF, to certify that It does hot meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,990-EZ, or 990-PF). 

For Paparwofk RadueUen Ast Notica, aaa Uw Inalnieaona ler Femt SSO, SSO-EZ, or SBO-PF, Cat. No. SOeiSX Sdiadula B (Fom 990b 990-EZ, or 990.PF) (aiC) 
I 

Schedule B IFomi Mft 90&B. or 991^10 

NanwoferesnliBtion 

American Action Network, Inc. 

ContribtJtors (see Instructions) 

Peee 1 cl 8 elPertl 

Employer liientMeetlon number 

Z7-a730S08 

(4 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, aitd ZIP * 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

w 

Type of contribution 

....I... 

S 50.000 

Person Q] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIH there Is 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

....I... 

S 50.000 

Person Q] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIH there Is 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

....I... Person Q] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIH there Is 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

....I... Person Q] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIH there Is 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

(8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP • 4 

(a) 

Aggregate eontribtiUons 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

2 

S 50,000 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there le 

a noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there le 

a noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there le 

a noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

3 

i 37,500 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

e noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

3 

i 37,500 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

e noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

3 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

e noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

3 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

e noncash oontrlbutlon.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, addraas, and ZIP + 4 

(e) (d) 

Type of contribution 

4 

«. VJS5. 

Person EJ 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II if there b 

a nonceeh oontrlbutlon.) 

«. VJS5. 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II if there b 

a nonceeh oontrlbutlon.) 

«. VJS5. 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II if there b 

a nonceeh oontrlbutlon.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(C) 

Aggregate contributlona 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

5 

S 12.500 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptata Pert II If there ta 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

5 

S 12.500 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptata Pert II If there ta 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

5 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptata Pert II If there ta 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

5 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptata Pert II If there ta 

e nonceeh contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contribudons 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

6 

$_ 305,500 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If ttrerele 

a noncash contrtbutloa) 

6 

$_ 305,500 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If ttrerele 

a noncash contrtbutloa) 

6 

$_ 305,500 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If ttrerele 

a noncash contrtbutloa) 

Schedule B IFoim eaOk eeo^z, or eao^ (2010) 
6c»ieaui»B(FctmBB0.99(«Z.ofB9»pq(aoig) 

Naina of organization 

American Action Network, Inc. 

Peae 2 of 6 ofPWI 

Binpioyvr lawnmcnon nunvwr 

27-O73OS0B 

Contrtbutors (see Instrutrtions) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4- 4 

(e) 

Aggrsgate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

7 

S 2.725,000 

Person 2] 

Payroll • 

Noneasli • 

(ComptolePartlllftherab 

s noncash contribution,) 

S 2.725,000 

Person 2] 

Payroll • 

Noneasli • 

(ComptolePartlllftherab 

s noncash contribution,) 

Person 2] 

Payroll • 

Noneasli • 

(ComptolePartlllftherab 

s noncash contribution,) 

Person 2] 

Payroll • 

Noneasli • 

(ComptolePartlllftherab 

s noncash contribution,) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggrsgate contribuHona 

(d) 

TVpe of contribution 

8 

S 100,000 

Person 2) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Can^etsPertlilfthsfsIa 

s noncash contribution J 

8 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Can^etsPertlilfthsfsIa 

s noncash contribution J 

8 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Can^etsPertlilfthsfsIa 

s noncash contribution J 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP • 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

e 

S 30,000 

Person 21 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftheislB 

a noncash contribution.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftheislB 

a noncash contribution.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftheislB 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a] 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP -f 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributlona 

«9 

Type of contribution 

10 

S 7,000,000 

Person 21 

PayroU • 

Noncash • 

(Complsts Part 11 If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

10 

S 7,000,000 

Person 21 

PayroU • 

Noncash • 

(Complsts Part 11 If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

10 Person 21 

PayroU • 

Noncash • 

(Complsts Part 11 If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

10 Person 21 

PayroU • 

Noncash • 

(Complsts Part 11 If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4- 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

...IlS .25,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qompiete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

...IlS .25,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qompiete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

...Il­ Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qompiete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

...Il­ Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qompiete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

ea) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4- 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributlona 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

12 

s 50,000 

Person 21 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(QomptataPartiiltlhafeb 

a noncash contribution.) 

12 

s 50,000 

Person 21 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(QomptataPartiiltlhafeb 

a noncash contribution.) 

12 Person 21 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(QomptataPartiiltlhafeb 

a noncash contribution.) 

12 Person 21 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(QomptataPartiiltlhafeb 

a noncash contribution.) 

Sehedule a (Foim aea aeo-EZ, or B904>F) (»ng 
J 

I 

SahwiulB B (Fotm 090,9B0-EZ. or BSO-PF) (»10) 

Namo Of organization 

American Action Network, Inc. 

P«OB 3 ol 6 otPartI 

Employer WaiitHluaUuii number 

27-0730508 

Contributors (see Instructions) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, addresa, and ZIP * 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(<9 

Type of contribution 

13 

S 4,000,000 

Person IZ) 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(QomplstePaitlUflhereb 

a noncash contribution.) 

13 

S 4,000,000 

Person IZ) 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(QomplstePaitlUflhereb 

a noncash contribution.) 

13 Person IZ) 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(QomplstePaitlUflhereb 

a noncash contribution.) 

13 Person IZ) 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(QomplstePaitlUflhereb 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

W 

Name, addraaa, and ZIP -f 4 

(c) 

Aggregate conMbutione 

(d) 

TVpeofccntributlon 

14 

$ 96,000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Fbit II If ihera la 

a noncash contribution.) 

14 

$ 96,000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Fbit II If ihera la 

a noncash contribution.) 

14 Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Fbit II If ihera la 

a noncash contribution.) 

14 Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Fbit II If ihera la 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

lb) 

Name, address, and ZIP -i- 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

15 

S 2,725.000 

Person (Zl 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

15 

S 2,725.000 

Person (Zl 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

15 Person (Zl 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

15 Person (Zl 

Payrcll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contrfbutions 

(d) 

TVpeofcontrlbutlcn 

16 

S 50,000 

Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.] 

16 

S 50,000 

Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.] 

16 Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.] 

16 Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComplelePaitlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.] 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, addresa, and ZIP •» 4 

(o) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

17 

$ 50,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

17 

$ 50,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

17 Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

17 Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP -i- 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

18 

S 250.000 

Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

18 

S 250.000 

Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

18 Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

18 Person Si 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert 11 If there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

sctaduie e (Form eeo^ eao-Ez; or eeo-PF) (aoio) 
i 

SehaauH B (Foitn 990,990-EZ. cr B90-PF) (ZOiq 

Name of oiBanlullon 

AmerlCBn Anion Network, Inc. 

Contributors (see Instructions) 

P^B 4 or 6 otPitl 

sffipKiyvr losfiDiicBiiOfi nuniMr 

274)730508 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and aP 4 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

«0 

type of contribution 

19 

i 100.000 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptote Part n If there b 

B noncash contribution.) 

19 

i 100.000 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptote Part n If there b 

B noncash contribution.) 

19 Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptote Part n If there b 

B noncash contribution.) 

19 Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptote Part n If there b 

B noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and SP 4 4 

(C) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

S 250,000 

Person S) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qomplete Part IIH there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

S 250,000 

Person S) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qomplete Part IIH there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person S) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qomplete Part IIH there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person S) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Qomplete Part IIH there Is 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and aP 4 4 

(c) 

Aggregate corrtributiona 

(d) 

TVpe of contribution 

21 

S 10,000 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert II If there b 

e noncash oontributlonj 

S 10,000 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert II If there b 

e noncash oontributlonj 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert II If there b 

e noncash oontributlonj 

Person Q 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Pert II If there b 

e noncash oontributlonj 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and aP 4 4 

(C) 

Aggregate contributlona 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

22 

$ 25,000 

Person d 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part UN there b 

$ 25,000 

Person d 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part UN there b 

Person d 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part UN there b 

Person d 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part UN there b 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and aP 4 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

23 

S 500.000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash oontrtbuUcn.) 

S 500.000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash oontrtbuUcn.) 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash oontrtbuUcn.) 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash oontrtbuUcn.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and aP 4 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type cf contribution 

24 

S 2,000,000 

Person (Z) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(CompleiePartlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.) 

S 2,000,000 

Person (Z) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(CompleiePartlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person (Z) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(CompleiePartlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person (Z) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(CompleiePartlllftherels 

a noncash contribution.) 

Sdiadula B (Foim 090, OOD-EZ, or B90-PF) (ooiq 
SchBdUl»B(F6tni9Baa80-EZ.g990-Pqp01(l) 

Nam« of organbaVon 

American Action Networtc, Inc. 

Pioa_5_of_6_ olPaitl 

Employw htontMeatlon number 

27-0730508 

Contributors (see Instructions) 

(8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

25 

S 3.500,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(ConplBtePBrtlllfthereto 

a noncaah oentrtbutlon.) 

S 3.500,000 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(ConplBtePBrtlllfthereto 

a noncaah oentrtbutlon.) 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(ConplBtePBrtlllfthereto 

a noncaah oentrtbutlon.) 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(ConplBtePBrtlllfthereto 

a noncaah oentrtbutlon.) 

(8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(c) 

Aggregate oontiibutions 

(4) 

Type of contribution 

26 

S saooo 

Person 0 

Payroli • 

Uaesesarerele NOnCasn LJ 

(ComplatePartllirtherels 

a noncash oonlribullon J 

26 

S saooo 

Person 0 

Payroli • 

Uaesesarerele NOnCasn LJ 

(ComplatePartllirtherels 

a noncash oonlribullon J 

26 Person 0 

Payroli • 

Uaesesarerele NOnCasn LJ 

(ComplatePartllirtherels 

a noncash oonlribullon J 

(8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP + 4 

(C) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

27 

$ 1.835,000 

Parson |Z1 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a nonoaah oontributlon.) 

$ 1.835,000 

Parson |Z1 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a nonoaah oontributlon.) 

Parson |Z1 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a nonoaah oontributlon.) 

Parson |Z1 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a nonoaah oontributlon.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(e) («•) 

Type of contribution 

28 

S 2oaooo 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash coniiRiutlon.) 

S 2oaooo 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash coniiRiutlon.) 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash coniiRiutlon.) 

Person (Zl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there Is 

a noncash coniiRiutlon.) 

(8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(dl 

Type of contribution 

29 

s 1,000.000 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIII there b 

a noncash contribution J 

29 

s 1,000.000 

Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIII there b 

a noncash contribution J 

29 Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIII there b 

a noncash contribution J 

29 Person (Zl 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIII there b 

a noncash contribution J 

<8) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and 23P 4 

(C) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

30 

$ 35,000 

Person GD 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part nil there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part nil there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

Payroli • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part nil there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

Sehedula B (Faim 990,990ES, ar99(r.SF) |2D1Q) 
Sdndule B <Fotiii 990. BBI>-EZ, cf 990-PF) pOIQ) 

Nairn of organliBllon 

American Action Network, Inc. 

Contributors (see Instructions) 

I 

i 

5 

Emptoyarldentt 

6 01 6 

iilffiUtionn 

cIPartI 

27-0730508 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, addrasB, and ZIP * 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

TVpe of contribution 

3-1 

S 500,000 

Person O 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIM there b 

a noneash contribution.) 

S 500,000 

Person O 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIM there b 

a noneash contribution.) 

Person O 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIM there b 

a noneash contribution.) 

Person O 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part IIM there b 

a noneash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(0) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

32 

S 25,000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComptotePaitllHiheiels 

a noncash contribution.) 

S 25,000 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComptotePaitllHiheiels 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComptotePaitllHiheiels 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person IZ] 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(ComptotePaitllHiheiels 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Natiw, address, and ZIP 4 

(e) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

TVps of contribution 

33 -

S 25,000 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there ta 

e noncash contribution.) 

33 

S 25,000 

Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there ta 

e noncash contribution.) 

33 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there ta 

e noncash contribution.) 

33 Person IZl 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there ta 

e noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP -i- 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

34 

S 10.000 

Person (Z) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribuHon.) 

34 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribuHon.) 

34 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part II If there b 

a noncash contribuHon.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(c) 

Aggregate contributions 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

$ . 

Person • 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

$ . 

Person • 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) , 

Person • 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

Person • 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Comptate Part II If there b 

a noncash contribution.) 

(a) 

No. 

(b) 

Name, address, and ZIP 4 

(c) 

Aggregate oontributlona 

(d) 

Type of contribution 

$ 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash conlrfbutlon.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash conlrfbutlon.) 

Payroll • 

Noncash • 

(Complete Part 11 If there Is 

a noncash conlrfbutlon.) 

Scliadula B (FBim eeOb 990-EZ, or eaO-PF) (2010) 
SCHEDULEC 

(Form990or990-EZ) 

Oapartnant of Ihs Tnawiy 

InlBinal Reiwniie Sewloe 

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 

For Organbatlons Exempt From Income Tax Under eectlon 501(c) and aectlon 527 

*• Complete If the organization la deacilbad below, b Attach to Form 950 or Form 990-EZ. 

b SeeaeparatelnetrucUona. 

OMBNO.1MM047 

ilO 

OpLMI to Public 

Inspection 

If the organization anavwred "Yea," to Form 990, Part IV, Una 3, or Form 990-EZ, Fart V, line 46 (Political Campaign ActMtlee), 

• Secvcn S01(c)(3) crgcmzallona: Complete Parts l-A and B. Do nci ccmplele Part l-C. 

• Sedlcn S01(c} (olher than section 501(c)(3)} ciganlzatlcna; Ccmplele Parts l-A and C below. Do not complete Part l-B. 

• Section 527 otgenlzallona: Ccmplele Part l-A only. 

If the organization ansemred "Yea,' to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Pert VI, line 47 (Lobbying Actlvltlee), then 

• Section 5G1(c)(3) orgenlzallona that have llled Form 5768 (election under aecOon 601(h)): Complete Part ll-A. Do not complete Part ll-B. 

• SecUon 601 (r^O) crgenlzaOona that have NOT died Form 5766 (decUon under section 601(h)): Complete Part ll-B. Do not ccmplele Part ll-A. 

If the organlzaOon ansenrad "Yas," to Form 980, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Ibx) or Forni 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then 

• SecMcn 601(c)(4). (6), y (?) orBanlzatlonp; CpmptetQ Paft III, 

Name of organlzaOon 

American Ac«nn lUatwork. Inc. 

Part l-A 

Employer Identlflcallon number 

27-0730508 

Cnmplete If the organization Is exempt under section 601fcl or Is a section 627 organization. 

1 Provide a description of the oigenlzatlon's direct and indirect poiWcai campaign aetivitlea in Part iV. 

2 Poiitioai expenditures ^ $ 

3 Volunteer hours 

Part l-B Complete If the organization Is exempt under section 601(cl(31. 

1 Enter the amount Of any excise tax incurred t)y the organizaflon under section 4955. . . . 

2 Enter the amount of any excise tax Incurred by organizaUon managers under section 4955. 

3 If the organizatioh incurred a section 4955 tax, dW it file Fomri 4720 for this year? 

4a \Afas a conedion made? 

b If "Yes." describe jnPartJV 

Part l-C 

• I 

• » ts. •«••••• 

Yes 

• mm* 

No 

Yes No 

Complete If the organization Is exempt under section SOKc), except section 601(c)(3). 

Enter the amount directly expended by the fiiing organization for section 527 exempt function 

BCtlvlllea • $ .4.995,767 

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other orgenizations 

for section 627 exempt function activities • $ .4.%..8% 

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, 

line 17b •$ 5^ 

Did the fiiing organization file Form 1120-POL forthis year? [J Yes [x 

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EiN) of ail section 527 politicai organizations to which the fiiing 

organization madO payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organizetlon's funds. Also enter 

the amount of poiiticel contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate poiiticei organization, such 

(•INltM (blAddraw (clEIN (d| Amount paid imin 

IBIngoiBsnlmllonri 

IUiidsHniiia,aiilsr-0-. 

(•) Amount dponueal 

eantilbutawmeaivsdand 

piempllysiiddiradty 

daaviradtoaiapirals 

• - —«- -« » «i ^ IKMII6M ofgwunofi. n 

nana, ertar 

Americen Crossroads POBOX34413 

27-2141277 499.895 0 

Americen Crossroads 

Washinoton DC 20043 27-2141277 499.895 0 

m 0 0 

(3) 0 0 

(4) 0 0 

(S) 0 0 

(B) 0 0 

For Papsrwork Reduction Act NoUee, see the Instructions for Form 890 or 990-EZ. 

(HTA) 

SchBdule C (Ferni S90 or 990-EZI »10 
Amarican Action Network, Inc. 

SchadBle 0 (Perm 990 or 9B»-EZ) 2010 

Part ll-A 

27-0730608 

.psei 

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 601(c)(3) and filed Form 6768 (election 

under section 601 (hit. 

Check p 

Check p 

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group. 

if the filing organization checked box A and 'limited control" provisions apply, 

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures 

(The term "expenditures" mesne amounts paM or Incurred.) 

(b)MBttfad 

tnuplMSi 

1 a Total lotAyIng expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying). 

b Total lobbying expendituras to Influence a legislative body (diract lobbying). 

c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines la end 1b) 

d Other exempt purpose expenditures 

e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and Id) 

f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table In both 

columns. 

irths amount on line Is, column (e) or(b) Is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: 

Not over $500,000 2015 Of the amount on line le. 

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 olus 15% of the exoese over $500,000. 

Over $1.00a000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 Dius 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. 

Over $1,600,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 Dbis 5% of the excess over $1,600,000. 

Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. 

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1Q. 

h Subtract line 1g from line la. if zero or less, enter -0-. 

I SiAtrectlinelffromlinelc. ifzero or less, enter-0-. 

J If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line II, did the organization flia Fomi 4720 reporting 

section4911taxft>rthisyear? •YOBDNO 

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section S01(h) 

(Some organizations that made a section 601(h) election do not have to complete all of the five 

columns below. See the Instructions for lines 2a through 27 on page 4.) 

Cslender year (or Oscal year 

beginning In) 

(a) 2007 (b)2008 (c)2000 (d)2010 (e) Total 

2a Lobbying ncntsxeble ernoum 0 0 0 

b Lobbying ceiling amount 

(l50%ofnne2s,column(e» 0 

0 Total lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 

d Grassroots nontaxable amount 0 0 0 

a Grassroots celtng amount 

t150% of Une 2d. column (e)) 0 

f Grsssrooto lobbying expenditures | | 0 0 0 

SelNduto C IFerm «0 or SSO-aZ| 3010 
American Action Network, Ino. 

Wi^ C ffemi 990 or 89e€Z) 8010 

27-0730508 

Part (l-B Jssl 

Complete If the organization la exempt under section 601(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 6768 

telectlon under section 601<h». 

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to inlluanoe ibreign, netlonal, state or locel 

leglslaUon, Including any attempt to influence public opinion on e legislative matter or 

referendum, through the use ofl 

a Volunteers? 

b Paid staff or management (include compensation In expenses reported on lines 1c through 11)7 

c Media adverflsements? 

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? 

e Pubiicailons, or pubilahed or broadcast statements? 

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? 

g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, govemment officials, or a legislative body? 

h Raiiies, demonstrations, seminare, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?. . 

I Other ecilviliea? if "Yes," describe in Pert iV 

J Total. Add lines 1c through 11 

2a Did the activities In line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(o)(3}? 

b if "Yes," enter the amount of any tax Incurred under section 4912 

c if°Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912. . 

d if the flilrw omanization incurred e section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 fbr this veer?. . . . 

Part lll-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 601(c)(4), section 601(c)(6), or section 

S01(c)(6). ^ 

1 Wbre substantlaiiy ail (90% or mora) dues received nondeductible by members?. 

2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of 62,000 or less?. 

3 Did the omanization agree to carryover iobbvino and ooiiticai expenditures from the Prior veer?. . . 

Part lll-B 

Yes No 

Compiete if the organization is exempt under section 601(c)(4), section 601(c)(6), or section 

601(c)(6) If BOTH Part ill-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR If Part ill-A, line 3 is answered 

"Yes." 

b 

c 

3 

4 

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members 

Section 162(0) nondeductible lobbying and poiitlcai expenditures (do not Include amounts of 

poliUcai expenaes for which the section 527(0 tax was paid). 

Current year 

Carryover from last year 

Total 

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductlbie section 162(e) dues. 

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the 

excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reaaonabie estimate of nondeductible 

lobbying and political oqrendlture next year? 

Taxable amount of iobbvino end polltlcei exoenditures (see inatnrotlons) 

Supplemental information 

Cornplete this part to provide the descriptions required fbr Part l-A, line 1; Part i-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part li-B, line 1L 

Also, complete this part fbr any edditlonai Information. 

mi-AUtioA; Spent jhnilBdrB8Mrcasto.apppot)oroppp.sec^^^^^ 

wtt!).QyCpenterHl9titp.r!ncipaJs.^.qQ9aa!ngJpJn(^9^p^^^^^ 

cpntributedtoalikftmin^edocganl^^ 

echiSult 0 (Form 980 or S90-eZ| ZOlO 
1 4 

American Action Network, Inc. 27-0730508 

SetiadutiC (Form 000 or 090^ 2010 

Supplemental Information (conUnuea) 

Sebtdula C (Foim 000 or 090-EZI2010 
SCHEDULE D 

(Form 980) 

I 

0 

1 

3 

Dipalmrt Bl On TMMy 

iffigSCSLfa 

AiriBrtcan Action Networfc. Inc. 

Supplemental Financial Statements 

> CompMe (f the organbBUon anawBrad "Yaa," to Fom 9B0, 

Part IV, Una S, 7,8,9,10,11, or 12. 

• Attach to Form 990. •Sao aaparata Inatructlona. 

OMBNO.154M04T 

110 

Open to Piililic 

Inspection 

Employ* 

27.07y)S09 

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If 

uiv wiwaMs&auwii aiiovraivw i oo v 

1 Total number at end of year 

i^uiiii oow. i^ait IV. iiiio w. 

M Donor advlHdlundt |b| Fundi and oIlMraoGoantt 

uiv wiwaMs&auwii aiiovraivw i oo v 

1 Total number at end of year 

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) 

3 Aggregate grants frem (during year). . 

4 Aggregate value at end of year. . . . 

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) 

3 Aggregate grants frem (during year). . 

4 Aggregate value at end of year. . . . 

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) 

3 Aggregate grants frem (during year). . 

4 Aggregate value at end of year. . . . 

funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? I~1 Yes PI No 

Did the organization Inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors In writing that grant funds can be 

used only for charitabia putposea and not for the banaflt of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other 

purpose conferring Impermissible private benafll? Q Yea Q No 

conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. line 7. 

Purposafs) of conservation easements held by the orgsnization (check all that apply). 

I I PresanraUon of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) 

n Protection of natural habitat 

r~l Praaervata'on of open space 

Complete lines 2a ttirough 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution In the fomi of a consenration 

Preservation of an historically Important land area 

n Preservation of a certified historic structure 

a Total numtrer of conservation easements 

Hold ol Sw End of trio Tn Yoor 

a Total numtrer of conservation easements 2a 

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b 

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure Induded In (a). . . . 

d Number of conservation easements Induded In (o) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a 

historic structure listed In the National Register 

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure Induded In (a). . . . 2c 

d Number of conservation easements Induded In (o) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a 

historic structure listed In the National Register 2d 

4 

6 

la 

Number of conservaUon easements modified, transferred, released, extlnguiehed, or tennlnated by the organization 

during the tax year • 

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement Is located • 

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of 

violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements It holds? LJ Yes |_J No 

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 

• 

Arnouiit'of n^iisra'incurred In monltoring,'lnBpectlng, and enforcing consenration easements during the year 

• $ 

Does each conservation eesement reported on line 2(d) above eatlsly the requirements of section 

170(h)(4)(BKO end section 170(h)(4)(B)(ll)? • Yes • No 

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports consenration 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 consenration easements. 

|]|| organbatione Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. 

(fomplete If the omanlzatlon answered "Yes" to Fomti 990. Part IV. line 8. 

If the organization elected, as permitted under SPAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report In Its revenue statement and balance sheet 

works of art, historloal treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research In fortherance 

of public senrloe, provide. In Part XIV, the text of the footnote to Hs financial statements that describes these Items. 

If the organization elected, es permitted under SFAS116 (ASC 958), 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 the following amounts relating to these Items: 

(I) Revenues induded in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 • $ 

(IQAssels Included in Form 990, Pert X • $ 

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for finandal gain, provide the 

following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 118 (ASC 958) relating to these items: 

Revenues Included In Form 990, Pert VIII. line 1 • $ 

Assets Induded In Form 990, Part X • $ ... 

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, aeo the Instructions for Form 990. 

(HT*) 

Sclmiuto D (Fom SIO) 2010 
American Action Network, Inc. 27-C730S08 

I 

I 

Sctwdur»0(IH«n 890)2010 JSBI 

OmanlzaBone Maintaining CollecMons of Art Htetoricai Treasures, or Other Similar Aseets (conOnuedi 

3 Uang the organl2ation'8 acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the fbllowing that are a significant 

use of its collection items (check all that apply); 

a Q Pul)llc exhibition d Q Loan or exchange programs 

b n Scholarly research e • Other 

e Preservation for future generations 

( Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in 

Part XIV. 

3 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar 

assets to be sold to raise fands ralher than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection?.... Fl Yee • No 

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 980, Part 

IV. line 9. or reoorted an amount on Form 990. Part X. line 21. 

la Is the organization an agent trustee, custodian or other Intermediary for contributions or other assets not 

Included on Form 990, Part X7 • Yea • No 

e Beginning balance 

Amount 

Ic 0 

d Additions during the year Id 

e Distributions during the year 1e 

f Ending balance If 0 

2a 

b 

Old the organization Include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 217 nYeafxl No 

If 'Yes." explain the arrangement In Part XIV. 

Endovirment Funds. Complete If the organization answered "Yea" to Form 990 Part IV. line 10. 

la Beginning of year balance. . . 0 

b Contributions 

c Net investment earnings, gains, 

and losses 

Grants or scholarships. . . . 

Other expenditures fbr fbdlllies 

and programs 

Administrative expenses. 

End of year balance 

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as: 

Board designated or quasFendowment • 

Permanent endowment * % 

Term endowment *• %. 

d 

e 

a 

b 

c 

WCuitnityait WIMflrysw (c)tVwY«awb«cfc 

3a Are there endowment funds not In the possession of the organization that are held end administered for the 

organization by: 

(I) unrelated organizations 

(II) related organlzab'ons 

A Describe In Part XIV the Intended uses of the oraanlzatlon's endowment funds. 

lYesi No 

3b 1 

OoiatpUonarinwriiiiant (•I Coil oreOiirbnti 

(tiwaitiMrt) 

(NCMlerattiar 

t»di(airwr) dapractatlon 

S 

1 

i 

la Land 0 0 0 

b BuHdIngs 0 0 0 0 

c Leasehold Improvements 0 0 0 0 

d Equipment 0 42.300 8.327 33.973 

e Dther 0 0 0 0 

Total. Add lines la through 1e. (Column (di must equalFom 990, PartX. co/umn (B). line 10(c}.) 33.973 

Setwduta D (Fomi 980) 2010 
American Action Network, Inc. 27-0730508 

0 

4 

4 

1 Fart VII 1 Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990. Part X. line 12. 

(I) OatalpOan oT tacuillir orealaaofy 

(Including nnma el encutRy) (blBodivtlw (nlMUhodorviluailQii: 

(1) Flnancia 

(2) Closely-I 

0) Other 

(1) Flnancia derivatlvea 0 

(2) Closely-I 

0) Other 

leld equity Interests 0 

(1) Flnancia 

(2) Closely-I 

0) Other 0 

...tSi 0 

...m 0 

0 

...ffli 0 

...in 0 

...ifi 0 

...191 0 

...Wi 0 

(!) 0 

TNArODbmiWimWieuilMnieeeinfrXaitfaitattj W 0 

Part VIII Investments—Proaram Related. See Form 990, PartX, line 13. 

(9) OMcripllon el feivMlnianl typn (blSaakvBlun (elMaOwdsrveumlon: 

(H 0 

(2) 0 

an 0 

(4) 0 

(51 0 

m 0 

m 0 

rai 

(Bl 

(101 ol 

Taii>.|0elninn|fluiieiallWn9aaMiXeel(q|fnia) > 

Part IX 1 Other Assets. See Form 990. PartX.nne15. 

(c) OaeolpOan |b)Ba0k«iluB 

(11 0 

(21 0 

(31 0 

(41 0 

(51 0 

(61 0 

(71 0 

(81 0 

(81 0 

(101 0 

Total. fColumn lU musteaual Form 990. Part X. eof. fB) line 15.) *• 0 

PartX Other Liabilities. See Form 990. Part X. line 25. 

1. (a)DeicripUone(naMty (blAmounl n (1) Federal income taxes 0 n (21 0 

(31 0 

(41 0 

(51 0 

(6) 0 

(71 0 

(81 0 

(81 0 

(101 0 

(111 0 

TeUl.(0Dtam(WiniWeeiiain9nnea4mXia((S)«i«29) W ol 

organlaUon'8 liability for uncertain tax posiUona under FIN 48 (ASC 740). 

Sehiduto 0 (Foim 990) 2010 
American Action Networtr, Inc. 

8ehadiil«P(Fenn»W»2010 

27-0730508 

Reconciliation of Change In Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements 

1 

2 

3 

4 

6 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 Excess or (delicit) far the year per audHed flnancial etatemente. Combine lines 3 and B. 

Total revenue (Fonn 990. Part Vili, 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 aii{|ustmenfB 

Other (Describe In Part XIV.). 

Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8. 

10 

Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return 

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements. 

Amounts Included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: 

a Net unrealb»d gains on Investments 2a • 

b Donated services and use of facilities 2b 

c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c 

d Other (Describe In Part XIV.) 2d 

a Add lines 2a through 2d 

1 Subtract line 2e from line 1 

Amounts included on Forni 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1; 

a lnvBslmentexpenseanotlncludedonForm990. Part VIII, line 7b. . . . 

b Other (Describe In Part XIV.) 

4a 

Amounts included on Forni 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1; 

a lnvBslmentexpenseanotlncludedonForm990. Part VIII, line 7b. . . . 

b Other (Describe In Part XIV.) 4b 

4e 

8 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Fom 990. Part /, line 12.) 

Port XIII Reconciliation of Expensea per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return 

a 

b 

c 

d 

e 

2b 

2c 

2d 

2e 

3 

4 

b 

e 

Part XIV 

Total expenses and losses per audited flnancial statements 

Amourns Included on line 1 but not on Forni 990, Part IX, line 25; 

Doneted services and use of fscllltles 

Prior year adjustments 

Other losses 

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Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee 

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; 

Receive a severance payment or chenge-of-control payment from the organization or a related organization? 

Participate In, or receive payment from, e supplemental nonqualified ret'rement plan? 

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For persons listed In Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed 

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