<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2024v5.2" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-11-07T07:59:29-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>522106531</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ACT</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1401 K ST NW</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>Suite 501</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>271716101</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NetChoice</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% Gerard R Adam</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>NETC</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2028277594</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1401 K St NW STE 502</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>GERARD R ADAM</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>CFO</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7034032001</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-11-07</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>false</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>GERARD R ADAM</PreparerPersonNm>
      <SSN>XXX-XX-XXXX</SSN>
      <PhoneNum>7034032001</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-11-07</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-117-Copy1" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-196-Copy1">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Steven DelBianco</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1401 K St NW Ste 502</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>22621094</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="6">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.netchoice.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2010</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>DC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>to make the internet safe for free enterprise and free expression though policy advocacy in the states the federal government and the nations courts</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>4</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>2</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>12</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>15278114</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>22162837</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>162</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>158093</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>300164</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>15278276</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>22621094</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2777087</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>2698234</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>10408986</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>18790012</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>13186073</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>21488246</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>2092203</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>1132848</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>16018510</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>13679206</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>7979961</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>4507809</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>8038549</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>9171397</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>to make the internet safe for free enterprise and free expression though policy advocacy in the states, the federal government, and the nation's courts</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <Desc>n/a</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <Desc>n/a</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <Desc>n/a</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>false</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleC-127-Copy1">true</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleC-127-Copy1">true</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-178-Copy1">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-127-Copy1">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-127-Copy1">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleJ-127-Copy1">true</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>9</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>false</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>12</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>true</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <NondeductibleContriDisclInd>true</NondeductibleContriDisclInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <ExcsTaxSect4951Or4952Or4953Ind>false</ExcsTaxSect4951Or4952Or4953Ind>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>4</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>2</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NetChoice</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>2028277594</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1401 K St NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVEN DELBIANCO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President CEO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>476517</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>55110</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT JERNIGAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP of Public Affairs</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>261933</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>35490</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARL SZABO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP and Genl Counsel</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>241667</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>40383</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS MARCHESE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director Litigation C</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>220000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>28107</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER COX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>7.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>240000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY BOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Dir of State Fed Aff</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>45.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>210000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>26343</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAUL TASKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Litigation Center Coun</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <KeyEmployeeInd>X</KeyEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>162500</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>21775</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIRIAM PALICZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Sr External Affairs Mg</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>126250</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>30513</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ZACHARY LILLY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Dep Dir State Fed</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>45.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>128667</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>20293</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTA CHAVEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Communications Mgr</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>45.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>122000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>16130</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BARTLETT D CLELAND</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>General Counsel</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>50.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>1650</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JONATHAN ZUCK</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GERARD R ADAM</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>2244534</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>275794</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>10</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>true</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Plus Communications</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>3001 Washington Blvd Ste 7th Floor</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Arlington</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>22201</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>lobbying services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>3819372</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Lehotsky Keller LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>200 Massachusetts Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>20001</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>legal services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>2929035</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Clement &amp; Murphy PLLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>706 Duke St</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Alexandria</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>22314</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>1egal services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1460559</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Davis Wright Tremaine LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>9205th Ave Ste Ste 3300</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>Seattle</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>98104</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>legal services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1055019</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <ContractorCompensationGrp>
        <ContractorName>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Bedrock Advocacy</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </ContractorName>
        <ContractorAddress>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>279 Dawson Lane</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>White Stone</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>22578</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
        </ContractorAddress>
        <ServicesDesc>lobbying services</ServicesDesc>
        <CompensationAmt>1021046</CompensationAmt>
      </ContractorCompensationGrp>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>5</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>2806464</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>19356373</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>22162837</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>158093</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Non-ordinary Income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>300164</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>300164</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>22621094</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1572617</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>682518</TotalAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>112239</TotalAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>192027</TotalAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>138833</TotalAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5857114</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6428806</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1873391</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>223724</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>190083</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7004</TotalAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>221522</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>529108</TotalAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>55902</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7296</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>44161</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>TAXES &amp; FILING FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2754</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>SPONSORSHIP</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2636035</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>COMMMUNICATIONS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>713112</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>21488246</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>11650395</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9161566</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4368919</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4518444</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-804</BOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>43634</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>43634</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>-804</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16018510</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13679206</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>601821</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>374976</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7650000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5361220</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
        <EOYAmt>-1275164</EOYAmt>
      </EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-271860</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>46777</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7979961</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4507809</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5946345</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>8038549</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8038549</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>9171397</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>16018510</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>13679206</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>1132848</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleC documentId="IRS990ScheduleC-176-Copy1">
      <PoliticalExpendituresAmt>7500186</PoliticalExpendituresAmt>
      <Form1120POLFiledInd>false</Form1120POLFiledInd>
      <SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd>true</SubstantiallyAllDuesNondedInd>
      <OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd>false</OnlyInHouseLobbyingInd>
      <AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd>false</AgreeCarryoverPriorYearInd>
      <DuesAssessmentsAmt>22162837</DuesAssessmentsAmt>
      <NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclCYAmt>7500186</NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclCYAmt>
      <NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclTotAmt>7500186</NonDeductibleLbbyngPltclTotAmt>
      <AggregateReportedDuesNtcAmt>7500186</AggregateReportedDuesNtcAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleC>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-178-Copy1">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>43634</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>43634</DepreciationAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt>2980</FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>FSA</Desc>
        <Amt>16908</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>dEPENDENT CARE</Desc>
        <Amt>5000</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>CREDIT CARDS</Desc>
        <Amt>12467</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <Amt>9422</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>46777</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="IRS990ScheduleI-189-Copy1">
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>American Action Forum</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20006</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>270567765</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>20000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>American Consumer Institut</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>13337 Glen Taylor Ln</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Herndon</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20171</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>208601897</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>45000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>American Enterprise Instit</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1789 Massachuseets Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20036</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>530218495</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Antitrust Education Projec</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3349 Carrol Creek Rd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Keswick</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22947</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>861769617</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ALEC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2900 Crystal Dr Ste 600</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Arlington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22202</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>462233126</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>30000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Beacon Center of Tennessee</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1200 Clinton St Ste 205</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Nashville</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>TN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>37203</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>201808567</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>20000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Competitive Enterprise Ins</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1310 L St NW Ste Fl 7</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>521351785</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>125000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Citizens Against Gov Waste</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>317 Massachusetts Ave NE Ste 300</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20002</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>521363952</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>35000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Committee to Unleash Prosp</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1155 15th St NW Ste 525</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>473514328</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>185000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Consumer Choice Center</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>712 H St NE PMB 94982</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20002</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>842358602</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Freedom Foundation of MN</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>825 Nicollet Mall Ste 815</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Minneapolis</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MN</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>55402</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>364592698</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Frontier Institute</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 5104</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Helena</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>59604</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>850998465</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Internet Ed Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>740 15th St NW Ste 800</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>311577362</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>100000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>James Madison Institute</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>100 N Duval St</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Tallahassee</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>32301</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>592811908</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>90000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>John Locke Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>4800 Six Forks Rd Ste 220</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Raleigh</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>27609</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>561656943</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Libertas Institute</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2183 W Main St Ste A102</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lehi</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>UT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>84043</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>455254794</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>35000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mercatus</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3434 Washington Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Arlington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22201</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>541436224</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>10000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mountain States Policy</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 2639</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Coeur D Alene</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>ID</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>83816</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>882607055</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>23000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>National Taxpayers Union</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>122 C Street NW Ste 700</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20001</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>521009116</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>40000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cashq</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Nebraska Diplomats</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>245 Fallbrook Blvd Ste 2</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Lincoln</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>NE</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>68521</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>476032343</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>7500</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Oklahoma Council of PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1401 N Lincoln Blvd Ste 2801</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Oklahoma City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OK</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>73104</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>731436375</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>35000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Patiot Voices</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>315 Foxtail Ln</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Spring City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>PA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>19475</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>455336275</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>580000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Palmetto Promise Institute</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 12676</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Columbia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>SC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>29211</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>263077338</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>15000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Pelican Institute for Publ</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>400 Poydras Ste 900</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>New Orleans</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>LA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>70130</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>261704791</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>65000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Phoenix Center for Adv</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5335 Wisconsin Av NW Ste 440</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20015</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>522079266</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>90000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Reason Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>5737 Mesmer Ave</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Culver City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>90230</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>953298239</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>35000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Taxpayers Protection Allia</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1101 14th St NW Ste 1120</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>450702828</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c4</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>40000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Tech Freedom</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1500 K St NW Ste FL 2</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20005</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>273567814</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>365000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Technology Policy Institut</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>2001 L St NW Ste 500</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20036</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>205835776</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>25000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Young Voices</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1701 Rhode Island Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Washington</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>DC</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>20036</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>812593815</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>75000</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>cash</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>general support</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>16</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>4</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="IRS990ScheduleJ-190-Copy1">
      <SeverancePaymentInd>false</SeverancePaymentInd>
      <SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>false</SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd>
      <EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>false</EquityBasedCompArrngmInd>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>STEVEN DELBIANCO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>President CEO</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>372917</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>100000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>3600</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>21850</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>33260</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>531627</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARL SZABO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP and Genl Counsel</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>241667</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>15958</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>24425</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>282050</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT JERNIGAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VP of Public Affairs</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>188333</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>70000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>3600</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>8300</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>27190</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>297423</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRISTOPHER COX</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>240000</OtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>240000</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS MARCHESE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director Litigation C</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>200000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>20000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>15400</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>12707</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>248107</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMY BOS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Dir of State Fed Aff</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>190000</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>20000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>13900</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>12443</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>236343</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIRIAM PALICZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Sr External Affairs Mg</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>114250</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>12000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>8358</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>22155</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>156763</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
      <RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>PAUL TASKE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Litigation Center Coun</TitleTxt>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>140500</BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
        <BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>22000</BonusFilingOrganizationAmount>
        <DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>9375</DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>12400</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>184275</TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt>
      </RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-197-Copy1">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 8a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>the notes of all Board &amp; Executive Comm meeting are documented</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>forms are completed by the CFO and reviewed by the Executive Director and</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>at least 1 Board Member prior to submission to the IRS</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>all employees are made aware of the conflict of interest policy and, if</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>there are any potential conflicts, they are discussed</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 15a or b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>n order to determine compensation of all employees, research is performed</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 15a or b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>on current employees salaris and compared to industry standards</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Upon request</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>
