BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION In the Matter of Commission on Presidential ...

364 Pages·2015·14.81 MB·English

BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
In the Matter of
Commission on Presidential Debates,
Frank Fahrenkopf, Jr., Michael D. McCurry,
Howard G. Buffett, John C. Danforth,
John Griffen, Antonia Hernandez,
John I. Jenkins, Newton N. Minow,
Richard D. Parsons, Dorothy Ridings,
Alan K. Simpson, and Janet Brown
EXHIBITS TO COMPLAINT; VOLUME II
EXHIBITS 56 -101
SHAPIRO, ARATO & ISSERLES LLP
500 Fifth Avenue
40th Floor
New York, New York 10110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Attorneys for Complainants Level the
Playing Field and Peter Acker man
I
•4
Exhibit 56
Enior Search...
Q print-friandly p*ga
CPD Elects Six New Directors
Apr 16,2014
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. and Michael D. McCurry, co-chairs of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). today announced six new members elected to the CPD's board of
directors. They are:
a Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., President, Purdue University
a Charles Gibson, Former Anchor. ABC World News with Charles Gibson
a Jane Harman, Director, President and CEO, Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars
a Leon E. Panetta, Chairman, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
a Olympla Jean Snowe, Former U.S. Senator
a Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman, Former President. Princeton University
Fahrenkopf and McCuny noted that "Presidential debates reach more viewers and listeners than any other political programming. They educate voters and motivate citizens to leam
about the candidates and the issues. The CPD is dedicated to developing formats that will allow these exchanges to best serve the publie, and we are grateful to engage our six new
directors in planning for 2016. Their individual and eollective experience in public service, media and education is extensive and respected. We are honored to have them join the
CPD."
In addition to the co-chairs, the current CPD directors are Howard G. Buffett, John C. Danforth, John Griffen, Antonia Hernandez, Reverend John I. Jenkins, Newton N. Minow,
Richard D. Parsons, Dorothy Ridings, and Alan K. Simpson.
The co-chairs also noted that the new directors would be involved in the CPD's international work. U.S. debates are watched in real time by world-wide audiences. Groups in other
countries, panicularly emerging democracies, that seek to start their own debates contact the CPD for assistance on issues ranging from candidate negotiation to format and
production. For more than twenty years, the CPD has worked with the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) to help these groups initiate or improve debates
in their countries. In connection with these collaborative efforts, NDI has launched www.debate5intemati0nal.org. a website intended to serve as a resource for groups in other
countries. An informal association of those groups. Debates International, has contributed much of the material on the new website.
The CPD is underway with planning for the 2016 debates, and will announce site selection guidelines in early January, 2015.
8
fi
Y Return
O COPYRIGHT 2012 THE COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
0
Exhibit 57
OMB NO. 1545-0047
990 Return of Organi2ation Exempt From Income Tax
Form 1997
Under section SOl(c)iof the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit
tnist or private foundation) or secti sn 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
ThlsFamls
Dspartment of the Tfeuury OpenloPutille
' Internal Revenue SerVleo Note: The organization may have to Use a cop y of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. rnspeetlon
For the 1997 calendar year, OR tax year period!b eginning , 1997, and ending ,19
B Check If: Plaasa D EnqnoyerldentHtatlainumber
USBlRS 52-1500977
0 Change of address label or
D Inltlalrelum print or COMMISSION ON PRESJDENI^IAL DEBATES E Slatereabbalion number
type, 1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVEipE, NW #445
' D Final return see
speclfle WASHINGTON, DC 201036-6802
n (ASremlBqeluonirdreeepddo rareltsllnuogr fno) r mtlsobnisie. - F Check ^ 0 Iafp epxleicmatpioilno nIs pending
' G Type Of organization > {S Exempt under secfion 501(6) ( 3 ) M (insert number) OR • secUon 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Note: Section 501(c)(3) exempt organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitabie trusts MUST attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990).
H(a) Is this a group return filed for afflllates? • Yes IS No I if either box In H is checked" Yes," enter fOur-dig(t group
(b) if "Yes," enter the number of affiliates for which this return is filed:. > exemption number (GEN) • .
(c) is this a separate return filed by an organization coveted by a J Accounflng method: • Cash IS Accrual
group ruling? " 10 Yes H No • Other (specify) •
K Check here • if the organizat'on^ gross receipts are normally hot i^ore than $25,000. The organization need not tile a return with the IRS;
but if it received a Form 990 Package in the maii,.it should flla ar eturn without financial data. Some states require a compiete return.
Notd: Form 990-EZmay be used by organizations with gross receipts less (han $100,000 and total assets less than $250,000 at end of year,
trig Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See SpeciRcinstruetions on p^1 1.)
1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and simflar amountsireceived: i
i
a Oirectpublic support la j 158 , 748 :
b Indirect public support i _1^
I
c Government contributions (grants) 1c
d Total (addl ines la through 1c) (attach schedule of coniributcrs
(cash $ 158 , 748 noncash $ [__). . SEE.STATEMENT.1. Id 158,748
Program service revenue including govetnment'fees and contra its (from Part VII, line 93).
Membership dues and assessments 3
Interest on savings and temporary cash Investments 8,568
Dividends and interest from securiGes
6a Grossrents ^ 6a
b Less: rental expenses 6b
c Net rental Income or (toss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) !. 6c
7 Other investment Income (describe •
(A) Securities (B) other f
a a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory aa 1
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expanses............ 8b
c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) 8C
d Net gain or (loss) (combine line 8c, columns (A) and (B)) . .Ml..
9 Special events and acHvittes (attach schedule) ,
a Gross revenue (notI ndudtnga ofconfrlbuttons
reported on line la) L
b Less: direct expenses other than fundratelng expenses
c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from {Ine 9a)
10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns eftd allowances '»
b Less: cost of goods sold
c
11 Other revenue (from Part VII, fine 103)
167,316
12 Total revenue (add lines Id, 2.3,4,5.'6c, 7,8d, 9c, 10c, and jl 1)
122,279.
13 Program services (from Una 44, column (B)).
105,715
14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)).
15 Fundrafsing (from line 44, column (D)). 19,455
16 Payments to attSlates (attach schedule),
17 Total expenses (add lines 16 and 44, oolumn rfA)), 247,44!
n 16 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtracttine 17 from lihe 12) -80j_13:
A
ai S 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, 257,621
20 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (attach<explanatilan)
s 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 1B, 9, and 20) 177,48'
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see pagel of the separate instructions. Form 990 (is
1997 FEDERAL STATEMENTS PAGE 2
COivlMISSlON ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1S00377
STATEMENT 4
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 57
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT
ACCUMULATED BOOK
ASSET •BASIS DEPRECIATION VALUE
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 1,638 1,638 0
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 19,163 17,899 1,264
MISCELLANEOUS 1,867 1,867 0
TOTAL , $ 22,668 21,404 1,264
STATEMENT 5
iPORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58
OimER ASSETS
ENDING
ROUNDING $ 1
TOTAL $ 1
STATEMENT 6
FORM 990, PART V j
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
TIlfLE & AVG. BEN. PLN ACCOUNT/
NAME AND ADDRESS HRS/WK DEVOTED COMP. CONTRIB. OTHER
PRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. CO-OiAIRMAN 0
555 13TH ST., NW #1010E NONE •
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
PAUL G. KIRK, JR. CO-CIIAIRMAN
ONE POST OFFICE SQ. NONE !
BOSTON, MA 02109
NEWTON N. MINOW VICECHAIRMAN
ONE FIRST NATL. PLAZA NONE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
i : 1997 FEDERAL STATEMENTS PAGE 4
COiv17ifilSSlON OU PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 52-1St0977
STATEMENT 8 (CONTINUED)
FORM 990, PART V j
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND K|EY EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
,E & AVG. BEN. PLN ACCOUNT/
NANE AND ADDRESS DEVOTED COMP. CONTRIB. OTHER
SEN. JOHN C. DANPORTH DIREclrOR
RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BLDG. NONE '
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
AiNTONIA HERNANDEZ DIRECT OR G
6,34 SOUTH SPRING ST. NONE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
CAROLINE KENNEDY DIREc|rOR •0
NONE •
888 PARK AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10021
JANET H. BROWN EXEC. DIRECTOR 120,000
1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., NW 40
WASHINGTON, DC 20005
SEN. PAUL COVERDELL DIREC TOR
RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BLDG. NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
REP. JENNIFER DUNN DIRECTOR
432 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BLDG. NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
HOWARD G. BUFFET DIRECTOR
1004 E. ILLINOIS ST. NONE
ASSUMPTION, IL 62510
DOROTHY RIDINGS DIRECTOR
1828 L STREET, NW NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
CLIFFORD L. ALEXANDER, OR. DIRECTOR 0
400 C ST., NE NONE I
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
TOTAL $ 120,000
OMBNo. IS4S-a047
990 Return,of Organization Exempt From income Tax
*Form 1998
Under section 501(o) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit
trust or private foundation) or section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
This Formi s
Daparlmentof lha Traasury Open to niblie
Intamal Ravanua Saivfca Note: The organlzalion may have to use a copy ot this return lo salisly state reporting requirenrwnls. InspecBon
A For the 1998 calendar year. OR tax year period beginning , 1998, and ending 19
B Check 11: D EmployaridanUficalionnumber
use IRS 52-1500977
0'change of address label or
n Initial cslum print or COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES E Telepbonanuaiber
type: 1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE-AVENUE, NW #445 202-872-1020
D Finalr alurn Sae
WASHINGTON, DC 20036-6802
Q A(Srmetaqetueni mdreepddo arrlUestnoug rfn)o r bVisotnnsike - F Check ^ 0 aIfpopxloicmatpiodno nis pending
G TVpe ol organization • B Exempt under setXIon 501( c) ( 3 )4 (insert number) OR • section 4g47(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Note: Section S01(o)(3) exempt organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts MUST attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990).
H(a) Is this a group ralurn Hied tor afllllales? : • Yes No I If either box in H Is checked 'Yes," enter tour-dlgit group
(b)- If 'Yes," enter the number of affiliates for which this return Is tiled: . exemption number (GEN) •
(e) Is this a separata return Wed by an organization covered by a J Accounting method: • Cash B Accrual
group nillng? • Yes B No • Other (specify) •
K Check here • • if the organization's gross recdpts are normally not more than $25,000. The organization need not filo a return with the IRS;
but it it received a Form 990 Package In the mail, it should llle a retum without financial data. Some states require a complete return.
Note: Form9 90-EZ may be used by organizations with gross receipts less than $100,000 and total assets less ttian $250,000 at end of veer.
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes In Net Assets or Fund Balances (See specific instructions on page i3.)
1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received:
i a Direct public support la 26,094
b Indirect public support lb
c Government contributions (grants) ic
d Total (add lines la through 1c) (attach schedule ol contributors)
(cash $ 26, 094 noncash $ ) , SEE. .S.TATEMENT... 1 Id 26,094
2 Program service revenue Including government lees and contracts (Irom Part VII, line 93)
i 3 Membership dues and assessments
4 interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5,328
5 Dividends andI nterest Irom securities
6a Gross rents
§
b Less: rental expenses 6b
c Nat rental Income or (loss) (subtract line 6b Irom line 6a) 6c
7 Oihsr Investment Income (describe •
(A) Securities (B) Other
8a Gross amount Irom sSle of assets other than Inventory aa
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 8b i
c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) ac !
d Net gain or (loss) (combine line ac, columns (A) and (B)) 8d
9 Special events and activities (attach schedule)
a Gross revenue (not Including $ of contributions
reported on line ia) 9a
b Less: direct expenses other than iundraising expenses 9b
e Net income or (loss) Irom special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) .. 1 9c I
P • - 1
10a Gross sales of Inventory, less returns and allowances 10a
b LnS9:-COSLof.gnnti 10b 1
m sales of Inventory (attach schedule) (sublract line 10b fram line 10a). 10c
Vll, line 103) 11
Id, 2,3,4,5,6c, 7. Bd, 9c, 10c, and ii) 12 31,422
line 44, column (B)) 13 20,174
(Irom line 44, column (C)) 14 53,507
column (D)) 15 1,298
UQHLSJI ittach schedule) 16
17 't otal oxpenees (add Unas 16 and 44, column (A)) 17 74,979
18 Excess or (dsflcit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) 18 -43,557
19 Net assets or lu nd balances at beginning of year (from line 73. column (A)). 19 177.487
20 Other changes In net assets or fund balances (attach explanation] 20
21 Net assets or fund balances al end of year (combine lines is, 19. and 20).. 21 133,930
KFA For Paperwork Roduotlon Act Notice, see page 1 of the separate Instructions. Form 990
1^98 FEDERAL STATEMENTS PAGE 3
COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATFS 52-1500377
STATEMENT 4
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 57
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT
ACCUMULATED BOOK
ASSET BASIS DEPRECIATION VALUE
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 1,638 1,638 0
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 14,609 11,769 2,840
MISCELLANEOUS 1,867 1,867 0
TOTAL 18,114 15,274 2,840
STATEMENT 5
FORM 990, PART iV-A, LINE B(4)
OTHER AMOUNTS
1997 REVENUES- 2 YEAR AUDIT IS PREPARED $ 167,316
TOTAL ? 167,316
STATEMENT 6
FORM 990, PART IV-B, LINE B(4)
OTHER AMOUNTS
1997- EXPENSES-2 YEAR AUDIT IS PREPARED $ 247,449
TOTAL $ 247,449
STATEMENT 7
FORM 990, PART V
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
TITLE & AVG. BEN. PLN ACCOUNT/
NAME AND ADDRESS HRS/WK.DEVOTED COMP. CONTRIB. OTHER
FRANK J. FAHRENKOPF, JR. CO-CHAIRMAN
555 13TH ST., NW #1010E NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
PAUL G. KIRK, JR. CO-CHAIRMAN
ONE POST OFFICE SQ. NONE
BOSTON, MA 02109
FEDERAL STATEMENTS
1998 PAGE 4
COMMISSION ON PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES 92-1500977
STATEMENT 7 (CONTINUED)
FORM 999900,, PART V
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,T RUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
TITLE & AVG. BEN. PLN ACCOUNT/
NAME AND ADDRESS HRS/WK DEVOTED COMP, CONTRIB. OTHER
NEWTON N. MINOW VICE-CHAIRMAN
ONE FIRST NATL. PLAZA NONE
CHICAGO, IL 60603
JACK DANFORTH DIRECTOR
211 N. BROADWAY NONE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63102
ANTONIA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR
634 SOUTH SPRING ST. NONE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014
CAROLINE KENNEDY DIRECTOR
888 PARK AVE. NONE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
JANET H. BROWN EXEC. DIRECTOR
1200 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE., NW NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20005
SEN. PAUL COVERDELL DIRECTOR
RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BLDG. NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20510
REP. JENNIFER DUNN DIRECTOR
CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BLDG. NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20515
HOWARD G. BUFFET DIRECTOR
1004 E. ILLINOIS ST. NONE
ASSUMPTION, IL 62510
DOROTHY RIDINGS DIRECTOR
1828 L STREET, NW NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
CLIFFORD L. ALEXANDER, JR. DIRECTOR
400 C ST., NE NONE
WASHINGTON, DC 20002
TOTAL