2020-11-11T12:31:24-06:00 2019-12-31 346565596 Ernst and Young US LLP 111 Monument Circle Ste 4000 Indianapolis IN 46204 990 2019-01-01 521085809 US Chamber Litigation Center USCH 2024635590 1615 H ST NW Washington DC 20062 Stan M Harrell Treasurer 2024635590 2020-11-11 1 Jennifer Rhoderick P00395735 3176817000 216.200.160.162 2020-11-11 13:03:01 ES P A62120BDD6964BE211B960640D3C7E2FA9317D21 A62120BDD6964BE211B960640D3C7E2FA9317D21 2019 2022-01-07 14:23:13Z Stan M Harrell 1615 H ST NW Washington DC 20062 8919283 0 X www.chamberlitigation.com/ X 1977 DC The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center fights for the (Please see Schedule O for the continuation) business community in federal and state courts to shape the law so that free enterprise can flourish and grow and create jobs. 35 35 11 0 0 0 7579083 8860083 0 0 0 0 60200 59200 7639283 8919283 0 0 0 0 2078060 2798757 550000 590000 0 4434654 5183167 7062714 8571924 576569 347359 2150926 2498285 0 0 2150926 2498285 The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center fights for the business community in federal and state courts to shape the law so that free enterprise can flourish and grow and create jobs. 0 0 The U.S. Chamber Litigation Center is the voice of business and free enterprise in the federal and state courts. We represent the Chamber in lawsuits to challenge unlawful federal, state, and local regulatory actions. We intervene to defend the government in cases brought by activists to challenge pro-business or deregulatory actions. We file amicus curiae briefs representing the broad views of the business community in important litigation throughout the country, including in the Supreme Court of the United States. We help advocates prepare for oral arguments in cases that present important business issues. We work with the media to help the public understand key decisions and legal principles. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 68 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 35 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Stan M Harrell 2024635590 1615 H Street NW Washington DC 200622000 X Steven Lehotsky EVP & Chief Cnsl 40.00 X 528403 0 64738 Daryl Joseffer Chief Cnsl Appel Lit 40.00 X 362261 0 42441 Michael Schon VP Chief Cnsl Energy 40.00 X 296019 0 43057 Jonathan Urick Senior Counsel 40.00 X 224171 0 35064 Janet Galeria Senior Counsel 10.00 X 109606 0 8798 Eileen G Akerson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stanton D Anderson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marshall B Babson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert D Bailey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Neal S Berinhout Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen A Bokat Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rachel L Brand Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Norman M Brothers Jr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Reginald J Brown Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark G Califano Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 W Stephen Cannon Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Chiel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lily Fu Claffee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul D Clement Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas J Donohue CEO/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Herbert L Fenster Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael D Fricklas Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew W Friedrich Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory G Garre Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Craig B Glidden Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Grey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stan M Harrell Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Hildenbrand Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brad S Karp Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas N Kendris Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Marc L Kesselman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Lacavera Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Maryanne R Lavan Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David G Leitch Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan P Meyers Gnrl Cnsl/Secy 2.00 X 0 0 0 Richard H Murray Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin O'Connor Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott S Partridge Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 R Hewitt Pate Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carter G Phillips Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bert W Rein Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kannon Shanmugam Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Craig L Silliman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott A Stengel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel E Troy Chairman/Director 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Dale Wainwright Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Wood President/Director 20.00 X X 0 0 0 1520460 0 194098 5 0 1 1 Mayer Brown LLP 2027 Collection Center Drive Chicago IL 60693 Legal policy consult 710203 Sidley Austin LLP PO Box 0642 Chicago IL 60690 Legal policy consult 396374 Jenner and Block 353 N Clark St Chicago IL 60654 Legal policy consult 245000 King & Spalding 1700 Pennsylvania Ave NW 2nd Floor Atlanta GA 30368 Legal policy consult 212500 Baker Botts LLP PO Box 301251 Dallas TX 75303 Legal policy consult 178750 10 8860083 8860083 Affiliate svc charges 561000 55200 55200 Bad debt recovery 900099 4000 4000 59200 8919283 59200 0 0 X 2104329 694428 590000 3946334 363 75687 11583 85101 95384 Administrative support 510000 Program support service 260000 Contr to other orgs 196823 Taxes 1892 8571924 410000 364000 1740926 2134285 2150926 2498285 0 0 X 2150926 2498285 2150926 2498285 2150926 2498285 347359 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Intercompany accounting 2134285 2134285 X Part X, Line 2: ASC 740 footnote from 2019 audit: Management's analysis of uncertain tax positions as required under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic (ASC) 740, Income Taxes, determined that the Chamber and its affiliates had no uncertain tax positions, and as such, no liability has been recorded as of December 31, 2019 or 2018. Management does not anticipate any material changes in this position in the next 12 months. The Chamber and its affiliates are subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes the Chamber and its affiliates are no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2016. X X X X 1 Chamber of Commerce of the USA 1615 H St NW Washington DC 20062 General Fundraising 1 8089750 590000 7499750 8089750 590000 7499750 0 0 0 Steven Lehotsky EVP & Chief Cnsl 428403 0 100000 0 0 0 29400 0 35338 0 593141 0 0 0 Daryl Joseffer Chief Cnsl Appel Lit 339261 0 23000 0 0 0 13912 0 28529 0 404702 0 0 0 Michael Schon VP Chief Cnsl Energy 251019 0 45000 0 0 0 18200 0 24857 0 339076 0 0 0 Jonathan Urick Senior Counsel 213171 0 11000 0 0 0 10699 0 24365 0 259235 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a None of the executives listed on Part VII of the core form have taken first class travel. Part I, Line 3 The US Chamber Litigation Center relied on the performance and compensation committee of an affiliated organization. Total compensation is reviewed annually by an independent compensation consultant. The consultant prepares a compensation study primarily utilizing, as available, Form 990s and surveys of comparable organizations with similar responsibilities. Based on this information, total compensation is determined by the affiliated organization's Performance and Compensation Committee on an annual basis for the US Chamber Litigation Center's top official, who is not paid by the US Chamber Litigation Center. Part VII of the Core 990 Form Question 5 John Wood was paid by the Chamber of Commerce of the USA In 2019 Mr. Wood was paid: Salary $848,105 Benefits $23,306 Mr. Wood's US Chamber Litigation Center portion of this compensation would have been Salary $376,936 Benefits $10,358 Schedule B number 21 Substantial contributor 178750 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 36 Substantial contributor 115000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 73 Substantial contributor 245000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 75 Substantial contributor 145000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 78 Substantial contributor 212500 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 79 Substantial contributor 100000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 86 Substantial contributor 710203 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 124 Substantial contributor 396374 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 143 Substantial contributor 125000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Schedule B number 145 Substantial contributor 115000 See Part V Legal policy consulting fees 0 Form 990 Part IV Question 12 Although US Chamber Litigation Center is affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce, the US Chamber of Commerce does not meet the definition of a "related organization and is therefore not disclosed on Schedule R. The US Chamber Litigation Center is an affiliated organization within the consolidated financial statements of the US Chamber of Commerce and Affiliates. Form 990 Part V Item 1a Number reported on 1096 US Chamber Litigation Center is part of a consolidated treasury function with affiliated organizations where an affiliated organization, the Chamber of Commerce of the USA makes payments on behalf of the US Chamber Litigation Center. The number in box 1a is the number of information returns filed by the Chamber of Commerce of the USA on behalf of the US Chamber Litigation Center. Form 990 Part V Item 2a Number reported on W-3 US Chamber Litigation Center is part of a consolidated payroll function where all payroll functions are handled by an affiliated organization, the Chamber of Commerce of the USA. The Chamber of Commerce of the USA is the statutory employer for the employees of the US Chamber Litigation Center and pays compensation on behalf of the US Chamber Litigation Center. The number in box 2a is the number of the US Chamber Litigation Center's employees reported on Form W-3 by the Chamber of Commerce of the USA. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Stanton D. Anderson, Thomas J. Donohue, John Wood, Stan M. Harrell, and Ryan P. Meyers have a business relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The draft Form 990 was provided in advance to the Board of Directors and reviewed individually with each member prior to filing. The board receives the most recently completed tax return at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The 990 is reviewed by an independent accounting firm. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c We annually notify staff of the Standards of Conduct and Ethics policy, which includes a requirement that any transaction or relationship that is reasonably expected to give rise to an actual or apparent conflict of interest be brought to the attention of a supervisor, a senior manager in the Talent Solutions department or the Office of the General Counsel. In addition, we issue an annual written questionnaire to all members of the board of directors asking for information on potential conflicts of interest, which is gathered by the Chief Financial Officer. All reports of potential conflicts will be evaluated by the General Counsel, who serves as the US Chamber Litigation Center's (USCLC) Ethics Officer, in consultation with other senior management and staff, as appropriate. Any conflicts of interest involving board members or staff are resolved in accordance with the USCLC's conflicts of interest policies. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Form 990 is made available to any member of the public who requests a copy. Any requestor is forwarded to the Administrative Director of Finance of the Chamber of Commerce of the USA, who will forward a copy of the document to the requestor. The organization's governing documents were made available during the filing period with the organization's Form 1024 dated February 10, 1977. The conflict of interest policy is not available to the public. The organization's financial statements are not made available to the public but are reflected in the financial data of the Form 990. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Legal policy consulting 3920078. Business consultants 26256.