﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2017v2.3">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2018-11-14T11:08:48-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>410746749</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>901 N GLEBE ROAD SUITE 200</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ARLINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22203</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2017-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>521524972</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM MEDIA CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>COMM</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2023268700</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1300 I STREET NW NO 400E</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>KATHLEEN BONK</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2023268700</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2018-11-14</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>HEMALI PATEL</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01337292</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>5712279500</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>67.137.57.251</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2018-11-14</IPDt>
      <IPTm>08:50:27</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>ES</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>1938324BD4D887D076751857843371B82258E98C</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>88FC096EEAA4AA34D2309BD4BFC487DBE06F0B48</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2017</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2019-02-21 02:37:17Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="9">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>KATHLEEN BONK</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1300 I STREET NW NO 400E</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>657233</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.CCMC.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1988</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>DC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>HELPING NONPROFITS USE MEDIA AS A TOOL FOR POLICY CHANGE.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>11</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>10</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>1</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>10</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>568149</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>559500</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>108290</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>97386</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>8</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>65</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>13376</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>282</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>689823</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>657233</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>2000</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>16500</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>278332</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>186761</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>15500</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>646689</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>625283</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>927021</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>828544</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-237198</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-171311</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>539837</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>380463</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>25139</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>37076</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>514698</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>343387</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>HELPING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS USE MEDIA AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES AS TOOLS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND POLICY CHANGE.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>371541</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>16500</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>42719</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>CHILDREN, FAMILIES, WORK AND COMMUNITIES 2020:ADDRESSES ISSUES THAT PROMOTE PROTECTING CHILDREN, SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE, HELPING FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER AND PROSPER, IMPROVING THE WORKPLACE AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>283081</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>MEDIA EVALUATION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS:PROGRAMS INCLUDING STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING ACTIVITIES AND VARIOUSOTHER PROGRAMS.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>80483</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>42147</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>GLOBAL POPULATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 2020:SEEKS BROAD IMPROVEMENT IN REPORDUCTIVE HEALTH WORLDWIDE THROUGH INCREASING ACCESS TO SERVICES, PROMOTING POLICY CHANGES, MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND EMPOWERING WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>12520</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>12520</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>EQUALLITY 2020:PROMOTES FULL EQUALITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS WORLDWIDE. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF POLICY DEBATES THAT AFECT THE LIVES OF WOMEN AN GIRLS AND TO INCREASE THE US COMMITMENT TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S RIGHTS AT HOME AND ABROAD.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>12520</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>12520</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>747625</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">1</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039600001">0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>1</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>17</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>1</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>11</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>10</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>1</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>1</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>1</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CO</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MD</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>NY</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>KATHY BONK</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2023268700</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1300 I STREET NW STE 400 E</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHLEEN BONK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>150000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>7500</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KEN NOCHIMSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RAYDEAN M ACEVEDO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARLENE JOHNSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DONNA HALL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALBERT KRAMER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DIANA MEEHAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WOUTER MEIJER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PATRICIA SCHROEDER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>FRANK SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BETTY ANNE WILLIAMS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>150000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>7500</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>1</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>LAKE RESEARCH PARTNERS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1101 17TH STREET NW 301</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20036</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>CONSULTING SERVICES</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>149127</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>559500</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>559500</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CONTRACT SERVICES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>79589</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>79589</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>HONORARIUM</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>17797</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>17797</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>97386</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>65</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>65</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>282</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>282</ExclusionAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>657233</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>97386</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>347</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16500</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>150000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>129225</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12675</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>8100</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>22500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>19262</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1973</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1265</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4038</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3392</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>398</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>248</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10223</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8839</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>711</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>673</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3063</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3063</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23444</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16718</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5471</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1255</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>433853</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>432714</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>698</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>441</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17986</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15658</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1047</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1281</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6819</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6090</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>489</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>240</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>56516</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>56516</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>46548</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35194</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9823</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1531</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2804</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>925</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1879</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>475</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>401</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>48</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>26</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7215</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6191</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>584</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>440</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BAD DEBT EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>14500</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14500</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MOVING EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>12060</TotalAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12060</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>828544</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>747625</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>65419</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>15500</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>172725</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>240202</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8098</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>83114</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>333165</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>22857</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>562</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>17295</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8342</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>14198</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>13062</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>599</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1136</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7955</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>24250</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>539837</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>380463</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25139</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>26908</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <EOYAmt>10168</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25139</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>37076</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>50445</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>169253</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>464253</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>174134</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>514698</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>343387</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>539837</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>380463</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-171311</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1793563</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2678200</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>671950</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>568149</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>559500</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6271362</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>1793563</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>2678200</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>671950</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>568149</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>559500</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>6271362</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>3703389</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>2567973</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>43098</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>135919</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>38015</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>843</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>347</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>218222</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>998</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>14854</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>12255</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>12541</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>40648</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>6530232</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>719182</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.39320</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.38300</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001" />
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="RetDoc1039600001">
      <TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>3750</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp>
      <TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>3750</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalDirectLobbyingGrp>
      <TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>7500</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>806544</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>814044</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp>
      <LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>147107</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>36777</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </GrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp>
      <TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
        <FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>0</FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt>
      </TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp>
      <AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>222367</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>226737</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>164053</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>147107</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>760264</TotalAmt>
      </AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp>
      <LobbyingCeilingAmt>1140396</LobbyingCeilingAmt>
      <AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>37500</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>28300</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>40000</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>7500</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>113300</TotalAmt>
      </AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp>
      <AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus3Amt>55592</CurrentYearMinus3Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus2Amt>56684</CurrentYearMinus2Amt>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>41013</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>36777</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>190066</TotalAmt>
      </AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp>
      <GrassrootsCeilingAmt>285099</GrassrootsCeilingAmt>
      <AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp>
        <CurrentYearMinus1Amt>10000</CurrentYearMinus1Amt>
        <CurrentYearAmt>3750</CurrentYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>13750</TotalAmt>
      </AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>14198</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>13062</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>1136</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>1136</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>SECURITY DEPOSITS</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>11730</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>ACCRUED REVENUE</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>12520</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>24250</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>0</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ALLIANCE FOR EARLY SUCCESS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 6756</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>LEAWOOD</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>KS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>662060756</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>262797011</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501C3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>X</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
      <SeverancePaymentInd>0</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>0</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>0</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>0</CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>0</CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd>
      <CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>0</CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd>
      <AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>0</AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd>
      <InitialContractExceptionInd>0</InitialContractExceptionInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATHLEEN BONK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>150000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>0</CompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>0</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</BonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</OtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>7500</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>0</DeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>0</NontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>157500</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>0</TotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt>
        <CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>0</CompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (AUDIT COMMITTEE) WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 AND THE FULL BOARD WILL RECEIVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY, AND THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THESE COMPLETED FORMS ANNUALLY. TO DATE, NO CONFLICTS HAVE ARISEN. BOARD MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF DISCLOSE AFFILIATIONS THAT MAY/MAY NOT AFFECT CCMC CURRENTLY OR IN THE FUTURE. THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THESE FORMS BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS TO REFLECT THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE BOARD MEMBERS SO THAT FUTURE CONFLICTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED. SPECIFIC INSTANCES OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WILL BE ADDRESSED AT THE TIME THAT THEY ARISE DURING BOARD DISCUSSIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINED THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASED ON CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AT THE END OF 2015. THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED IN A LETTER SENT TO CCMC'S FINANCE GROUP SUPPORTING THE COMPENSATON TO BE PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE FORM 990, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 206,153. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 162. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 144. TOTAL EXPENSES 206,459. PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 11,903. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,903. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 195,643. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 36. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 297. TOTAL EXPENSES 195,976. HONORARIUMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,015. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,515.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
        <DisregardedEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM MEDIA CENTER ACTION FUND</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DisregardedEntityName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1300 I STREET NW STE 400E</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WASHINGTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <EIN>271530493</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivitiesTxt>ADVANCES SOCIAL POLICY</PrimaryActivitiesTxt>
        <LegalDomicileStateCd>DC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
        <ExemptCodeSectionTxt>501(C)(4)</ExemptCodeSectionTxt>
        <PublicCharityStatusTxt>N/A</PublicCharityStatusTxt>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM MEDIA CENTER</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrganizationInd>1</ControlledOrganizationInd>
      </IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>0</ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd>
      <GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd>
      <GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>0</GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd>
      <DivRelatedOrganizationInd>0</DivRelatedOrganizationInd>
      <AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>0</AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>0</AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd>
      <AssetExchangeInd>0</AssetExchangeInd>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd>
      <RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>0</RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd>
      <SharingOfFacilitiesInd>1</SharingOfFacilitiesInd>
      <PaidEmployeesSharingInd>1</PaidEmployeesSharingInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferToOtherOrgInd>1</TransferToOtherOrgInd>
      <TransferFromOtherOrgInd>0</TransferFromOtherOrgInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>