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benefit trust or private foundation)

and ending 12-31-2010C Name of organization

ALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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

DLN:93493237006051IOMB No 1545-0047

2010

Open to PublicII-The organization may have to use a copy ofthis return to satisfy state reporting requirements Inspection

A For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010D Employer identication number

52-2111508Doing Business As

E Telephone number

Number and street (or P 0 box if marl is not delivered to street address)1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1000

Room/suite (202)280-1990

return City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4WASHINGTON, DC 20036

G Gross receipts $ 4,013,374

F Name and address ofprincipal officerGREGORY BROCK1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1000WASHINGTON,DC 20036

I Taxexempt status I7 501(c)(3) |_ 501(c)( )1 (Insert no) |_ 4947(a)(1) or |_ 527

J Website:F- WWWALLIANCEFORSCHOOLCHOICE ORG

H(a) Is this a group return for af|iates7 | Yes '7 No

H(b) Are all affiliates included? I_ Yes |_ No

If"No," attach a list (see instructions)

|-Kc) Group exemption number I'-

K Form of organization '7 Corporation |_ Trust |_ Association |_ Other I'-

M Summary

L Year of formation 1998 M State of legal domicile WI

Signature Block

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activitiesALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUR NATION'SSYSTEM OF K-12 EDUCATION BY ADVANCING SYSTEMIC AND SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC POLICY THAT EMPOWERS

Q, PARENTS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES,TO CHOOSE THE EDUCATION THEY DETERMINE IS BEST FOR2 THEIR CHILDE

EF'5 2 Check this box II-|_ ifthe organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% ofits net assetsH5

33 3 Number ofvoting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 8

-E 4 Number ofindependent voting members ofthe governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 8E 5 Totalnumberofindividuals employedin calendar year 2010 (Part V,|ine 2a) 5 0it 6 Total number ofvolunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 8

7aTota| unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0

Prior Year Current Year

Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 3,232,978 3,906,508

% 9 Program service revenue (PartVIII,|ine 2g) 4,408 0

E 10 Investmentincome (PartVIII,co|umn (A), lines 3,4,and 7d) 3,295 -2,911I 11 Other revenue (PartVIII,co|umn(A),|ines 5,6d,8c,9c,10c,and11e) 2,594 1,397

12 Total revenueadd lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line12) 3,243,275 3,904,994

13 Grants and similaramounts paid (PartIX,co|umn (A), lines 1-3) 1,148,100 890,300

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0

15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-E 10) 1,385,235 500,188In5 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 0 0

E b Total fundraising expenses (Part D(, column (D), line 25) II-ZOL47717 Other expenses (PartIX,co|umn (A),|ines 11a11d,11f24f) 1,492,768 1,620,738

18 Totalexpenses Add lines 13-17 (must equa|PartIX,co|umn (A), line 25) 4,026,103 3,011,226

19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 -782,828 893,768l . .

E .1. Beginning of Current End of Year5% Year4-

E3 20 Totalassets (Part X,|ine 16) 4,256,115 4,251,477E-E 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 1,125,684 227,2792|-E 22 Net assets orfund balances Subtractline 21 fromline 20 3,130,431 4,024,198

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of myknowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than ofcer) is based on all information of which preparer has anyknowledge.

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Sign Sig nature of officer DateHere GREGORY BROCK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Type or print name and title

Print/TYPE Preparer's signature D t Check lf Self PTINpreparer'5 name JULIA BUICK CPA JULIA BUICK CPA a e employed I F

Pald Firms name P C|_IFTON GUNDERSON LLP .P Firm 5 EIN I-re arer

P Firms address I- 11710 BELTSVILLE DRIVE SUITE 300 Phone no '_ (301) 931_Use Only 2050

CALVERTON, MD 20705May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) I7 Yes I No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 11282Y Form 990 (2010)

Form 990 (2010) Page 2

Statement of Program Service AccomplishmentsCheckifSchedu|eO containsa response to any questionin this PartIII . . . . . . . . .

1 Briefly describe the organization's missionALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING OUR NATION'S SYSTEM OF K-12EDUCATION BY ADVANCING SYSTEMIC AND SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC POLICY THAT EMPOWERS PARENTS, PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES,TO CHOOSE THE EDUCATION THEY DETERMINE IS BEST FORTHEIR CHILD

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed onthe priorForm 990 or 990-EZ7 IYes I7No

IfYes, describe these new services on Schedule 0

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any programservices? |_Yes |7No

IfYes," describe these changes on Schedule 0

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each ofthe organization's three largest program services by expensesSection 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount ofgrants andallocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program service reported

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 2,024,582 including grants of $ 890,300 ) (Revenue $ 1,397 )DIRECT GRANTS MADE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CONTRACTS WITH CONSULTANTS AND DIRECT EXPENSES INCURRED WITHIN SELECT STATESTHROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WITH SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ 195,455 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )LEAD TASK FORCES AND TRAINING SEMINARS FOR SMALL WORKING GROUPS OF SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES ON KEY ISSUES IN THESCHOOL CHOICE MOVEMENT

4c (Code ) (Expenses $ 226,090 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED FOR SCHOOL CHOICE, INCLUDING NEW BROCHURE/PUB|_ICATION DEVELOPMENT, MEDIARELATIONS ACTIVITIES, GRASSROOTS SUPPORTER GENERATION, NEW MEDIA OUTREACH, AND RESEARCH DISSEMINATION

4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0)(Expenses $ including grants of$ ) (Revenue $ )

4e Total program service expensesll-$ 2,44 6,1 2 7

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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If Yes, Yescomplete Schedule A 1

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule ofContributors (see instruction)? E 2 Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalfofor in opposition to Nocandidates for public office? If "Yes,complete Schedule C, Part I 3

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) Yeselection in effect during the tax year? If Yes/complete Schedule C, Part II 4

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If "Yes/complete Schedule C, Part

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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the

right to provide advice on the distribution or investment ofamounts in such funds or accounts? If Yes,complete NSchedule D, PartI 5 0

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, Nthe environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If Yes,complete Schedule D, Part II 7 0

Did the organization maintain collections of works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, Ncomplete Schedule D, Part III E 3 0

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or

provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes, Ncomplete Schedule D, Part I 9 0

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi- 10 Noendowments? If "Yes,complete Schedule D, Part

Ifthe organization's answerto any ofthe following questions IS Yes,then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII,VIII, IX, or X as applicable

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, |ine10'? If Yes/complete YSchedule D, Part VI. 113 es

Did the organization report an amount for investmentsother securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of Nits total assets reported in Part X, line 16'? If Yes/complete Schedule D, Part VINE 1-15 0

Did the organization report an amount for investmentsprogram related in Part X, line 13 that IS 5% or more of Nits total assets reported in Part X, line 16'? If Yes/complete Schedule D, Part VIII. 11? 0

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more ofits total assets Nreported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,compIete Schedule D, Part IX. 11d 0

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25'- If "Yes,compIete Schedule D, Part XE Yes11e

Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements forthe tax year include a footnote thataddresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If Yes,complete 1 YesSchedule D, Part X.

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If Yes,complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII 123 yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements forthe tax year? If"Yes," and if the organization answered Noto line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional 12b Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(l)(A)(||)7 If "Yes,complete ScheduleE 13 N 0

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside ofthe United States? 14a No

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program Nservice activities outside the United States? If Yes, Complete Schedule F, PansIand IV . 14b 0

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofgrants or assistance to any Norganization or entity located outside the U S 7 If Yes/complete ScheduleF, Parts II and IV 15 0

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 ofaggregate grants or assistance to Nindividuals located outside the U S 7 If "Yes/complete ScheduleF, Parts III and IV 15 0

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, ofexpenses for professional fundraising services on 17 NoPart IX, column (A), lines 6 and 1 1e? If Yes,complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total offundraising event gross income and contributions on Part NVIII, lines 1c and 8a? If Yes,complete Schedule G, Part II 13 0

Did the organization report more than $15,000 ofgross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 19 No"Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part III

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If Yes,complete ScheduleH 20a No

IfYes to line 20a, did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note. Some Form 20b990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements (see instructions)

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Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other assistance to governments and organizations in 21 Yesthe United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes,complete Schedule I, Parts I and II

Did the organization report more than $5,000 ofgrants and other assistance to individuals in the United States 22 Non Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes,complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 0

Did the organization answer Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation ofthe Yorganization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated 23 esemployees? If Yes, complete Schedule]

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000as ofthe last day ofthe year, that was issued after December 31, 20027 If "Yes/answerllnes 24b24d andcomplete Schedule K. If "No, "go to line 25 24a No

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

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the yearto defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24C

Did the organization act as an on beha|fof" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction witha disqualified person during the year? If Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part I 25a N0

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prioryear, and that the transaction has not been reported on any ofthe organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-E27 If 25b N0"Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I

Was a loan to or by a current orformer officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, ordisqualified person outstanding as ofthe end ofthe organization's tax year? If Yes,"complete Schedule L, 25 No

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantialcontributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If Yes, 27 N0complete Schedule L, Part III

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one ofthe following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IVinstructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If Yes,"complete Schedule L, Part28a No

A family member ofa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If Yes, Ncomplete Schedule L, Part IV 28b 0

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was Nan officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 23C 0

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

Did the organization receive contributions ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified Nconservation contributions? If "Yes,complete Schedule M 30 0

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If Yes,complete Schedule N, No31

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, ortransfer more than 25% ofits net assets? If Yes,"completeSchedule N, Part II 32 No

Did the organization own 100% ofan entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations Nsections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-37 If Yes,"complete Schedule R, PartI 33 0

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If Yes,complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, Yes34

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)7 35 N o

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within themeaning of section 5 12(b)(13)'? If Yes,complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 I_Yes |7No

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related Yorganization? If Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, lme 2 35 es

Did the organization conduct more than 5% ofits activities through an entity that is not a related organization Nand that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If Yes,complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 0

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 197Note.A|| Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O 38 Yes

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m Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

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1a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable1a 24

b Enterthe number of Forms W-2G included in line la Enter-0- if not applicable b1 0

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportablegaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 1C

2a Enter the number ofemployees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and TaxStatements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by thisreturn 2a 0

b Ifat least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?2b Yes

Note. Ifthe sum oflines 1a and 2a is greaterthan 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of$1,000 or more during theyear? 3a No

b IfYes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If No,provide an explanation In Schedule 0 3b

4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authorityover, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or otherfinancialaccount)? 43 N0

b If"Yes," enterthe name ofthe foreign country I--See instructions forfiling requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a No

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or IS a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b No

c IfYes to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T75c

6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greaterthan $100,000, and did the 6a Noorganization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?

b IfYes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or giftswere not tax deductible? 6b

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

a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of$75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and 7a Noservices provided to the payor7

b IfYes, did the organization notify the donor ofthe value ofthe goods or services provided? 7b

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose oftangible personal property for which it was required tofi|eForm8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7!: N0

d IfYes, indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year | 7d |

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefitcontract? 7e N0

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f No

g Ifthe organization received a contribution ofqualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 asrequired? 79

h Ifthe organization received a contribution ofcars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file aForm 1098-C7 7h

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Didthe supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excessbusiness holdings at any time during the year? 8

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 49667 9a

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b

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Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use ofclub 10bfacilities

11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. E nterGross income from members or shareholders 11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sourcesagainstamounts due or received from them) 11b

12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 10417 12a

b IfYes, enter the amount oftax-exempt interest received or accrued during the

13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0 133

b Enter the amount of reserves the organization IS required to maintain by the statesin which the organization IS licensed to issue qualified health plans 13'

c Enterthe amount of reserves on hand13c

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a No

b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If No/provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b

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W Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule

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Section A. Governing Body and ManagementYes No

1a Enter the number ofvoting members ofthe governing body at the end ofthe taxyear 1a 8

b Enter the number ofvoting members included in line 1a, above, who areindependent 1b 8

2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with anyother officer, director, trustee,or key employee? 2 N0

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or underthe directsupervision ofofficers,directors ortrustees,or key employees toa managementcompany or other person? 3 N0

4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 wasfiled? N0

Did the organization become aware during the year ofa significant diversion ofthe organization's assets? No

Does the organization have members or stockholders? No

7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members ofthegoverning body? 7a N0

b Are any decisions ofthe governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? 7b No

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during theyear by the following

The governing body? 8a Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf ofthe governing body? 8b Yes

9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at theorganization's mailing address? IfYes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . . 9 N0

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the InternalRevenue Code.)

Yes No

10a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a No

b IfYes," does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities ofsuch chapters,affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those ofthe organization? 10b

11a Has the organization provided a copy ofthis Form 990 to all members ofits governing body before filing the form?11a No

b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, ifany, used by the organization to review this Form 990

12a Does the organization have a written conflict ofinterest policy- If "No,go to [me 13 12a Yes

b Are officers, directors ortrustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give riseto conflicts? 12b Yes

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? IfYes,describe in Schedule 0 how this is done 12C Yes

13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy- 13 Yes

14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 No

15 Did the process for determining compensation ofthe following persons include a review and approval byindependent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation ofthe deliberation and decision?

The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a No

Other officers or key employees ofthe organization 15b No

If"Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (See instructions)

16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a Joint venture or similar arrangement with ataxable entity during the year? 153 N0

b IfYes, has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate itsparticipation in Joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard theorganization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with whichacopy ofthis Form 990 is required to be fi|edII-AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO ,CT,DC,FL,GA ,IL,IN ,KS,KY,MA,MD,ME,MI,MS,NC,ND,NH,NJ,NM,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,TN,UT,VA,WA,WI,WV,WY,DE,HI,ID,IA,LA,MN,MO,MT,NE,NV,SD,

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l_Another's websiteDescribe in Schedule 0 whether (and ifso, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict ofinterest policy, and financial statements available to the public See Additional Data Table

l7 Upon request

State the name, physical address, and telephone number ofthe person who possesses the books and records ofthe organization I'-JENNIFER MILLER1660 L STREET NW SUITE 100WASHINGTON,DC 20036(202)280-1990

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Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest CompensatedEmployees, and Independent ContractorsCheckifSchedu|eO containsa response to any questionin this PartVII . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization'stax yearI List all ofthe organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless ofamountofcompensation, and current key employees Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid

I List all ofthe organization's current key employees, ifany See instructions for definition of"key employee

I List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (otherthan an officer, director, trustee or key employee)who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from theorganization and any related organizations

I List all ofthe organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

I List all ofthe organization's former directors ortrusteesthat received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee oftheorganization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highestcompensated employees, and former such personsI_ Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and Title Average Position (check all Reportable Reportable Estimated

hours thatapply) compensation compensation amount ofother

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(1) WILLIAM OBERNDORFDIRECTOR 1 00 X 0 0 0(2) BETSY DEVOSCHAIRMAN 3 00 X X 0 0 0(3) KEVIN P CHAVOUSSECRETARY 6 00 X X 0 0 0(4) JOEL GREENBERGDIRECTOR 1 00 X 0 0 0(5) PETER FLANIGANDIRECTOR 1 00 X 0 0 0(5) JOHN KIRTLEYVICE CHAIRMAN 1 00 X X 0 0 0(7) BOYKIN CURRYDIRECTOR 1 00 X 0 0 0(8) CARRIE PENNERDIRECTOR 1 00 X 0 0 0(9) JENNIFER MILLERCFO &TREASURER 14 20 X 0 115,353 12,936(10) GREGORY BROCKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 15 40 X 0 150,000 9,577(11) JOHN SCHIL|_INGCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 18 40 X 8-/"49? 109421 1'57?(12) ZACK DAWESNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 14 50 X 0 181495 4142

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)Name and Title Average Position (check all Reportable Reportable Estimated

hours that apply) compensation compensation amount of other

per In I from the from related compensationweek _ _ 3,5 organization (W- organizations from the

(describe :9 E E % E3 2/1099-MISC) (W- 2/1099- organization andiii. - it |u-" 1.: U2-

hfourrs E Py E 3 -I: E 3- En MISC) org.:.ien|i::ietIonsnu E E _ 3 .3related 5'' E can in Q 3 3"= -F - E -3 ti -Iiorganizations E # E E -=

In EL 5 .1, ESchedule $ 3-.1. rt:

0) I1

1bSub-Total.................."'

c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . F

d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . It 87.497 556,269 28,232

2 Total number ofindividuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than$100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization!-0

Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer, director ortrustee, key employee, or highest compensated employeeon line 1a? If Yes,compi'ete 5chedui'eJforsuch individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . N0

4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from theorganization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes/complete Schedulelforsuchindividual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes

5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual forservices rendered to the organization? If Yes/complete Schedulelforsuch person . . . . . No

Section B. Independent Contractors1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than

$100,000 ofcompensation from the organization(A) (B) (C)

Name and business address Description of services CompensationCHARTWELL STRATEGIC ADVISORS18130 LAMP|_IGHTER LANEBROOKFIELD, WI 53045

CONSULTING 137,580

ANDERSON CONSULTING2330 E BAY ISLE DR SEST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

CONSULTING 107,780

SNR DENTON US LLP1301 K STREET SUITE 600WASHINGTON, DC 20005

CONSULTING 102,000

2 Total number ofindependent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than$100,000 in compensation from the organization II-3

Form 990 (2010)

Form 990 (2010)

Emil Statement of Revenue

Page 9

(A) (B) (C) (D)Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue

exempt business excludedfunction revenue fromrevenue tax under

sechons512, 513,

or 514

g E 1a Federated campaigns 1a 4.907E 2| b Membership dues 1b5,12-- E c Fundraising events 1c-0'5 El:

E E d Related organizations 1d==i=my E e Government grants (contributions) 1e=|.

E f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and 1f 3,901,601

'5 3 similar amounts not included above_-E g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a1f $ 105,308_: 12-=2,5 .5: h Total.Add lines 1a-1f 0* 3.906.508

E Business CodeE 2a2E b

3 c

E: d._ eEE f All other program service revenue-2.":-

i g Total.Add lines 2a2f . F-

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest

and other similar amounts) "' 337 337Income from investment of taxexempt bond proceeds I'-

5 Royalties . 9*

(i) Real (ii) Personal6a Gross Rents 2.700

[3 Less rental 2,700expenses

C Rental income 0or(|oss)

d Net rental income or (loss) '* 0

(i) Securities (ii) Other73 Gross amount 102,432

from sales ofassets otherthan inventory

[3 Less cost or 105,308 372other basis andsales expenses

C Gain or (loss) 2,876 -372

d Net gain or (loss) . V -3.243 -3.240

33 Gross income from fundraising events,1, (not including= $5 ofcontributions reported on line 1c)3 See Part IV,|ine 18II aI-

E b Less direct expenses . . . bE c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events "'

93 Gross income from gaming activities SeePart IV, line 19 . a

b Less directexpenses .

b

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities .I''

103 Gross sales ofinventory, lessreturns and allowances

a

b Less cost ofgoods sold . . b

c Net income or (loss) from sales ofinventory '*Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code

11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 1:397 1:397

b

d All other revenue

43 Total.Add lines 11a11d.. 1,397

12 Total revenue. See Instructions 9*3,904,994 1,397 -2,911

Form 990 (2010)

M Statement of Functional ExpensesSection 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.

All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Page 10

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) PrOgraEnB:eN,Ce Managezant and Funmslng7b! 8b! 9b! and 10' f Part VHL Total expenses expenses general expenses expenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations

in the U S See Part IV, line 21 890,300 890,3002 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the

U S See Part IV, line 22

3 Grants and other assistance to governments,organizations, and individuals outside the U S SeePart IV, lines 15 and 16

Benefits paid to or for members

5 Compensation ofcurrent officers, directors, trustees, andkey employees 107,337 72,453 27,156 7,728

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons(as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and personsdescribed in section 4958(c)(3)(B)

7 Other salaries and wages 313,084 211,315 79,051 22,718

Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section403(b) employer contributions) 4.896 3,305 1.235 356

9 Other employee benefits 43,087 29,082 10,882 3,123

10 Payroll taxes 31,784 21,453 8,029 2,302

a Fees forservices (non-employees)Management

b Legal 16,077 11,077 5,000

c Accounting 11,415 11,415

d Lobbying 35,000 35,000

e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17

f Investment management fees

g Other 637,115 502,780 19,695 114,640

12 Advertising and promotion

13 Office expenses 49,099 32,827 12,803 3,469

14 Information technology 3,221 3,221

15 Royalties

16 Occupancy 234,315 56,553 171,694 6,068

17 Travel 134,308 104,560 6,594 23,154

18 Payments oftravel or entertainment expenses for any federal,state, or local public officials

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 186,455 186,45520 Interest

21 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 23,594 15,925 5,960 1,709

23 Insurance 3,785 2,555 956 274

24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (Listmiscellaneous expenses in line 24f Ifline 24famount exceeds 10% ofline 25, column (A) amount, list line 24fexpenses on Schedule O)

a DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSE 224,278 213,348 10,930

b COMMUNICATIONS- NEWSLE 33,348 33,348

c DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIO NS 16,741 14,907 1,533 301

d EQUIPMENT RENTAL&MAIN 5,797 3,913 1,464 420

e DEVELOPMENT/DIRECT MAIL 4,285 4,285

f All other expenses 1,905 1,750 155

25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 3,011,225 2,445,127 353,522 201,477

26 Joint costs. Check here II- |_ iffollowingSOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) Complete this line only iftheorganization reported in column (B) Joint costs from acombined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

Form 990 (2010)

M Balance Sheet

Page 11

(A) (B)Beginning ofyear End ofyear

1 Cashnon-interest-bearing 2.858.852 1 3.757.808

2 Savings and temporary cash investments 2

3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 1.271.357 3 402.222

4 Accounts receivable, net 80 4

5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, andhighest compensated employees Complete Part II ofSchedule L 5

6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)),persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers, andsponsoring organizations ofsection 501(c)(9) voluntary employees beneficiaryorganizations (see instructions)

3 Schedule L 6

E 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7Ii Inventories for sale or use 8

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 38.177 9 37.884

10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete 149.001Part VI of ScheduleD 10a

b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 119.442 50.281 10c 29.559

11 Investmentspub|ic|y traded securities 11

12 Investmentsother securities See Part IV, line 11 12

13 Investmentsprogram-related See Part IV, line 11 13

14 Intangible assets 14

15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 37.588 15 24.228

16 TotaIassets.Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 4.258.115 16 4.251.477

17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 70.884 17 80.335

18 Grants payable 1,055,000 18 140,00019 Deferred revenue 19

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20

21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete PartIVof 5cheduleD 21

E 22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

1?: employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified3 persons Complete Part II of ScheduleL 22

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24

25 Other liabilities Complete Part X ofSchedu|e D 0 25 8.944

26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 1,125,684 26 227,279

uh Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here II- |7 and complete lines 273 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.E 27 Unrestricted net assets 1.813.522 27 2.348.420

E 28 Temporarily restricted net assets 1.318.909 28 1.877.778

E 29 Permanently restricted net assets 29E Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here I'- |_ and complete

:5 lines 30 through 34.un 30 Capital stock ortrust principal, or current funds 30

E 31 Paid-in or capitalsurp|us,or|and,bui|ding or equipment fund 31-527 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32

i:_l.i 33 Total net assets or fund balances 3.130.431 33 4.024.198

E 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 4,256,115 34 4,251,477

Form 990 (2010)

Form 990 (2010) Page 12

M Reconcilliation of Net AssetsCheck ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI ;c

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)1 3,904,994

2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)2 3,011,226

3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 13 893,768

4 Net assets orfund balances at beginning ofyear (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))4 3,130,431

5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0)5 0

6 Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column(B)) . . . . . . 6 4,024,198

Financial Statements and ReportingCheck ifSchedu|e 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XII w

Yes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 I_ Cash I7 Accrual |_OtherIfthe organization changed its method ofaccounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain inSchedule 0

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a No

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b Yes

c IfYes,"to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight oftheaudit, review, or compilation ofits financial statements and selection ofan independent accountant?Ifthe organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain inSchedule 0 2c yes

d IfYes to line 2a or2b, check a box below to indicate whetherthe financial statements forthe year were issuedon a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both

I Separate basis I_ Consolidated basis I7 Both consolidated and separated basis

3a As a result ofa federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in theSingle AuditAct and OMB Circu|arA-1337 33 N0

b IfYes, did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? Ifthe organization did not undergo the required 3baudit or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Form 990 (2010)

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SCHEDULE A

(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Servrce

OMB No 1545-0047

2010

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Open to PublicInspectionIt Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. It See separate instructions.

Name ofthe organrzatronALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

Employer identification number

52-2111508

M Reason for Public Charity Status (All organrzatrons must complete thrs part.) See InstructronsThe organrzatron Is not a prrvate foundatron because It Is (For lrnes 1 through 11, check only one box)

1 I_ A church, conventron ofchurches, or assocratron ofchurches descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).2 I_ A school descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E)3 I_ A hosprtal or a cooperatrve hosprtal servrce organrzatron descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).4 I_ A medrcal research organrzatron operated In conjunctron wrth a hosprtal descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enterthe

hospIta|'s name, crty, and state

5 I_ An organrzatron operated for the benefrt ofa college or unrversrty owned or operated by a governmental unrt descrrbed Insection 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II)

6 I_ A federal, state, or local government or governmental unrt descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).7 I7 An organrzatron that normally recerves a substantral part ofrts support from a governmental unrt or from the general publrc

descrrbed Insection 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II )

8 I_ A communrty trust descrrbed In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete Part II)9 I_ An organrzatron that normally recerves (1) more than 331/3% ofrts support from contrrbutrons, membershrp fees, and gross

recerpts from actrvrtres related to Its exempt functIonssub_1ect to certarn exceptrons, and (2) no more than 331/3% ofIts support from gross Investment Income and unrelated busrness taxable Income (less sectron 511 tax) from busrnessesacqurred by the organrzatron after June 30,1975 See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III)

10 I_ An organrzatron organrzed and operated exclusrvely to test for publrc safety Seesection 509(a)(4).11 I_ An organrzatron organrzed and operated exclusrvely for the benefrt of, to perform the functrons of, orto carry out the purposes of

one or more publrcly supported organrzatrons descrrbed In sectron 509(a)(1) or sectron 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Checkthe box that descrrbes the type ofsupportrng organrzatron and complete lrnes 11e through 11h

a I_TypeI b ITypeII c ITypeIII - Functronallyrntegrated d ITypeIII - Othere I_ By checkrng thrs box, I certrfy that the organrzatron Is not controlled drrectly or Indrrectly by one or more drsqualrfred persons

otherthan foundatron managers and otherthan one or more publrcly supported organrzatrons descrrbed In sectron 509(a)(1) orsectron 509(a)(2)

f Ifthe organrzatron recerved a wrrtten determrnatron from the IRS that It Is a Type I, Type II or Type III supportrng organrzatron,check thrs box I-

g Srnce August 17,2006, has the organrzatron accepted any grft or contrrbutron from any ofthefollowrng persons-(i) a person who drrectly or Indrrectly controls, erther alone ortogether wrth persons descrrbed In (II) Yes Noand (III) below, the governrng body ofthe the supported organrzatron? 11g(i)(ii) a famrly member ofa person descrrbed In (I) above? 11g(ii)(iii) a 35% controlled entrty ofa person descrrbed In (I) or (II) above? 11g(iii)

h Provrde the followrng Informatron about the supported organIzatIon(s)

(iii) (iv)Type of IS the (V) (W)

(5) orgar-,.zat.0n Organization In Drd you notrfy the Is the (vii)Name of (ii) (descnbed on I I d organrzatron In organrzatron InC0 (l) lste "1 I f I d Amount ofsupported EIN Irnes 1- 9 above our ovemm C0 (l) 0 Y0Ul' C0 (l) OrganlzeY g g su ort? In the U S 7 Supportorganrzatron orIRC sectron document-, PP

(seeinst ruct ions) ) Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total

For Paperwork Reducuon ActNo1Ice, see the lnslructons for Form 990 Cat No 11285F Schedu|eA(Form990or990-EZ)2010

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Page 2

i Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(Vi)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of PartI or if the organization failed to qualifyunder Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public SupportCalendar year (or fiscal year beginning

1

6

in) FGifts, grants, contributions, andmembership fees received (Do notinclude any "unusualgrants")Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit and eitherpaid to or expended on itsbehalfThe value ofservices orfacilitiesfurnished by a governmental unitto the organization without chargeTotal.Add lines 1 through 3The portion of total contributionsby each person (other than agovernmental unit or publiclysupported organization) includedon line 1 that exceeds 2/o oftheamount shown on line 11, column(f)Public Support. Subtract line 5from line 4

(a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total

6,855,656 10,443,330 5,766,683 3,232,978 3,906,508 30,205,155

6,855,656 10,443,330 5,766,683 3,232,978 3,906, 508 30,205,155

13,767,339

16,437,816

Section B. Total SupportCalendar year

78

10

11

12

13

(or fiscal yearbeginning in) F

(a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total

Amounts from line 4 6,855,656 10,443,330 5,766,683 3,232,978 3,906,508 30,205,155Gross income from interest,dividends, payments received onsecurities loans, rents, royaltiesand income from similarsources

115,414 85,084 47,550 2,983 337 251,368

Net income from unrelatedbusiness activities, whether ornot the business IS regularlycarried onOther income Do not includegain or loss from the sale ofcapital assets (Explain in PartIV)

5,628 9,500 7,921 2, 594 1,397 27,040

Total support (Add lines 7through 10)

30,483,563

Gross receipts from related activities, etc (See instructions) |12| 261,336First Five Years Ifthe Form 990 IS for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,check this box and stop here

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage14

15

16a

17a

18

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14

33 1/3/o support test2010.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 33 1/3% or more, check this boxand stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization33 1/3/o support test2009. Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 IS 33 1/3% or more, check thisbox and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization10/o-facts-and-circumstancestest2010.Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14IS 10% or more, and Ifthe organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explainin Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported

H-organization

14 53 920 %

15 57 040 %

10/o-factsand-circumstances test2009. Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a,16b, or 17a and line15 IS 10% or more, and Ifthe organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publiclysupported organizationPrivate Foundation Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a,16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and seeinstructions

H7

H-

H-

H-

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedu|eA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2010 Page3

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify underPart II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public SupportCalendar year (orfiscal year beginning

In) (a)2006 (b)2007 (c)2008 (d)2009 (e)2010 (f)Tota|1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received (Do notinclude any "unusual grants ")

2 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or servicesperformed, orfacilities furnished inany activity that IS related to theorganization's tax-exemptpurpose

3 Gross receipts from activities thatare not an unrelated trade orbusiness under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit and eitherpaid to or expended on itsbehalf

5 The value ofservices orfacilitiesfurnished by a governmental unit tothe organization without charge

6 TotaI.Add lines 1 through 57a Amounts included on lines 1, 2,

and 3 received from disqualifiedpersons

b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3received from other thandisqualified persons that exceedthe greater of$5,000 or 1% oftheamount on line 13 forthe year

c Addlines 7a and 7b3 Public Support (Subtract line 7c

from line 6 )Section B. Total Support

Calendaryear (orfiscalyear beginning 2006 b 2007 2008 d 2009 2010 f T Iin) (a) ( ) (C) ( ) (e) ( ) 0ta

9 Amounts from line 610a Gross income from interest,

dividends, payments received onsecurities loans, rents, royaltiesand income from similarsources

b Unrelated business taxableincome (less section 511 taxes)from businesses acquired afterJune 30,1975

c Addlines 10a and 10b11 Net income from unrelated

business activities not includedin line 10b, whether or not thebusiness is regularly carried on

12 Other income Do not includegain or loss from the sale ofcapital assets (Explain in PartIV)

13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c,11 and 12)

14 First Five Years Ifthe Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, orfifth tax year as a section501(c)(3) organization,check this box and stop here

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage15 Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) 15

16 Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 15

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage17 Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) 17

18 Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 13

19a 33 1/3/o support tests2010.Ifthe organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 17 IS notmore than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supportedorganization F"l_

b 33 1/3/o support tests2009. Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization F"'l_

20 Private Foundation Ifthe organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions F"l_


Schedu|eA (Form 990 or990-EZ)2010 Page4

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanationsrequired by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for anyadditional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumsta nces Test


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SCHEDULE C Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB N 1545-0047

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 1 0

II- Complete if the organization is described below.Depanment ofthe Treasury II- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ II- See se arate instructions Open to PublicInternal Revenue Service ' P ' InspectionIf the organization answered Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities),then

I Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts lA and B Do not complete Part lCI Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and C below Do not complete Part I-BI Section 527 organizations Complete Part lA onlyIf the organization answered Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), thenI Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part ll-A Do not complete Part ll-BI Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 50l(h)) Complete Part llB Do not complete Part llAIf the organization answered Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), thenI Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part III

Name ofthe organization Employer identification numberALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

52-2111508

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1 Provide a description ofthe organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV

2 Political expenditures F $3 Volunteer hours

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

1 Enter the amount ofany excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 F-

2 Enterthe amount ofany excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 F-

3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? I_ Yes I_ No

4a Was a correction made? I_ Yes I_ No

b If"Yes," describe in Part IV

Part IC Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).

1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities II- $

2 Enter the amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527exempt funtion activities II- $

3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b I'- $

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? I Yes l_ No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) ofall section 527 political organizations to which the filingorganization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter theamount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as aseparate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) Ifadditional space IS needed, provide information in Part IV

(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount pa|d from (3) Amount Of P0l|t|Calmmg 0,-gamzatlon-S contributions received

funds Ifnone, enter -0- and PrmPtlV anddirectly delivered to a

separate politicalorganization Ifnone,

enter-0-

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat No 599345 schedme 9 (Form 999 or 999.52) 2919

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Page 2Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (electionunder section 501(h)).

A Check I_ ifthe filing organization belongs to an affiliated groupB Check I_ ifthe filing organization checked box A and ''limited control" provisions apply

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures O,,(J:?,,FZ';',',"n.s (b),,:'L':ted(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) Totals Totals

1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) 0

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 126,910

c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) 126,910

Other exempt purpose expenditures 2,446,127

e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) 2,573,037

f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enterthe amount from the following table in both 278,652columns

If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000

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

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% ofline 1f) 69,663

h Subtract line 1g from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter -0- 0

i Subtract line 1ffrom line 1c Ifzero or less, enter-0- 0

j Ifthere is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reportingsection 4911 tax forthis year? |_Yes l_N

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five

columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

ca'"dat':;:'m(:; :ri3a' yea (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 20 10 (e) Total

2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 512,944 472,051 315,333 278,652 1,578,980

b Lobbying ceiling amount 2,368,470(150% ofline 2a, co|umn(e))

c Total lobbying expenditures 150,782 393,764 61,729 126,910 733,185

d Grassroots non-taxable amount 128,236 118,013 78,833 69,663 394,745

e Grassroots ceiling amount 592,118(150% ofline 2d, column (e))

f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 1,523 1,523Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010Part II-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768

(election under section 501(h)).

Page 3

(3) (D)

Yes No A mount

"='lO""0D.0U'l

N Nun.Ucd

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

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or locallegislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum,through the use ofVolunteers?

Paid staffor management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1|)?Media advertisements-

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public?Publications, or published or broadcast statements?Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body?Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?Other activities? If"Yes," describe in Part IVTotal lines 1c through 1iDid the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)?If"Yes," enterthe amount ofany tax incurred under section 4912If"Yes," enterthe amount ofany tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912Ifthe filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?

501(c)(6).

123

Part IIIB Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered No" OR if Part III-A, line 3 is

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members?Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less?Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year?

Yes No123

answered Yes".

5

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from membersSection 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of politicalexpenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current yearCarryoverfrom last yearTotal

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) duesIfnotices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion ofthe excessdoes the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying andpolitical expenditure next year?Taxable amount oflobbying and political expenditures (see instructions)

Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1, Part I-B, line 4, Part I-C, line 5, and Part ll-B, line 1iAlso, com alete this part for any additional information

1

2a

2b2c

Ident if ier Return Reference Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

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D OMB No 1545-0047

F 99 Supplemental Financial Statements p0II- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,

Depallmenlollhe Treasury Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organizationALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

II- Attach to Form 990. II- See separate instruct ions.Open to Public

Inspection


52-2111508

M Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if theorganization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

U'|-DLIJNI-I

(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts

Total number at end ofyear

Aggregate contributions to (during year)

Aggregate grants from (during year)

Aggregate value at end ofyear

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advisedfunds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? l Yes l_ N0

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may beused only for charitable purposes and not forthe benefit ofthe donor or donor advisor, orfor any other purposeconferring impermissible private benefit l V35 l_ N0

m Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.1

nUAl

O.

Purpose(s) ofconservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)l_ Preservation ofland for public use (e g , recreation or pleasure)I_ Protection of natural habitat

l Preservation ofan historically importantly land areaI Preservation ofa certified historic structure

I_ Preservation ofopen space

Complete lines 2a2d ifthe organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form ofa conservationeasement on the last day ofthe tax year

Held at the End of the Year

Total number ofconservation easements 2a

Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b

Number ofconservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c

Number ofconservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 2d

Number ofconservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during

the taxable year I--

Number ofstates where property subject to conservation easement IS located I--

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling ofviolations, andenforcement ofthe conservation easements it holds? l_ Yes l_ N0

Staffand volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year F-

Amount ofexpenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year II-$

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements ofsection170(h)(4)(B)(I) and 170(l1)(4)(B)(||)7 | Yes |_ No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, andbalance sheet, and include, ifapplicable, the text ofthe footnote to the organization's financial statements that describesthe organization's accounting for conservation easements

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1a Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance ofpublic service,provide, in Part XIV, the text ofthe footnote to its financial statements that describes these items

b Ifthe organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works ofart,historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance ofpublic service,provide the following amounts relating to these items

(i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 II-$

(ii)Assets included in Form 990,PartX F-$

2 Ifthe organization received or held works ofart, historical treasures, or other similar assets forfinancial gain, provide thefollowing amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items

a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 F-$

b Assetsincluded in Form 990,PartX II-$For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Int ruct ions for Form 990 Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedu|eD (Form 990)2010 Page 2

anizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)3 Using the organization's accession and other records, check any ofthe following that are a significant use ofits collection

items (check all that apply)

a | publlc exhlbltlon d I_ Loan or exchange programs

b I_ Scholarly research e I_ Other

c I_ Preservation forfuture generations

4 Provide a description ofthe organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose inPart XIV

5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations ofart, historical treasures or other similarassets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part ofthe organization's collection? | YES | N0

M Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets notincluded on Form 990,PartX? |_YeS |_N0

b If"Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following tableAmount

C Beginning balance

d Additions during the year

3 Distributions during the year

f Ending balance

2a Did the organizationinclude an amount on Form 990,Part X,|ine21? I_Yes I_No

b IfYes,"exp|ain the arrangement in Part XIV

M Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back

1a Beginning ofyear balanceContributions

Investment earnings or losses

Grants or scholarships00.05 Other expenditures for facilities

and programsI! Administrative expenses

g End ofyear balance

2 Provide the estimated percentage ofthe year end balance held as

a Board designated or quasi-endowment II-

b Permanent endowment II-

C Term endowment F-3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession ofthe organization that are held and administered forthe

organization by Yes No(i)unrelatedorganizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a(i)

(ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a()b If"Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R7 . . . . . . . . . 3b

4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses ofthe organization's endowment funds

M InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

P@ .:;:(::::;..:2::) .3.;?:::::.:*.*;e 3.:;:::;':.';:':f on

1a Land

b Buildings

c Leasehold improvements

d Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120,101 103,066 17,035

e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,900 16,376 12,524Total.Add lines 1a-1e (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), Iine10(c).) . . . . . . . . II- 29,559

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010


Investments0ther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

Page 3

(a) Description ofsecurity or category(including name ofsecurity) (b)Book value (c) Method ofvaluation

Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)Financia| derivatives

(2)C|ose|y-held equity interestsOther

Total. (Column (b) should equalForm 990, Part X, col (B) line 12) "

InvestmentsPro ram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method ofvaluationCost or end-of-year market value

Total. (Column (b) should equalForm 990, Part X, col (B) line 13) "

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.(a) Description (b) Book value

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) llne 15.)

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

1 (a) Description ofLiabi|ity (b) Amount

Federal Income Taxes

SECURITY DEPO SITS 675

DUE TO AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN,INC 6,269

Total. (Column (b) should equalForm 990, Part X, col (3) line 25) p. 5,944

2. Fin 48 (A SC 740) Footnote In Part XIV, provide the text ofthe footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports theorganization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740)



Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements

hDm\lO\U'|-P-UJNI-I

H O

Page 4

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

Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25)

Excess or (deficit) forthe year Subtract line 2 from line 1

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

Donated services and use offacilities

Investment expenses

Prior period adjustments

Other (Describe in Part XIV)

Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 - 8

Excess or (deficit) forthe year perfinancial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10

3,904,994

3,011,226

893,768

|Dm\lUIU'|-DU-INI-5 0

893,768

ml Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return1

2

5

miti Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per1

5

mo.no'm

C

mo.no'm

C

Totalrevenue,gains,andothersupportperauditedfinancialstatements . . . . . . . 1

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12

Net unrealized gains on investmentsDonated services and use offacilities

Recoveries ofprior year grants


Add lines 2a through 2dSubtract line 2e from line 1

Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1

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

Other (Describe in Part XIV)Add lines 4a and 4b

Tota|Revenue Addlines3and4c.(ThisshouldequalForm990,PartI,|ine12) . . . . . . 5

3,907,694

2a

2b

2c

2d 2,700

2e 2,700

3 3,904,994

4a

4b

4c 0

3,904,994Return

Total expenses and losses per audited financialstatements

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25Donated services and use offacilities

Prior year adjustmentsOtherlosses


Add lines 2a through 2dSubtract line 2e from line 1

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

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

Other (Describe in Part XIV)Add lines 4a and 4b

Total expenses Add lines 3and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18) . . . . . . 5

3,013,9261

2a

2b

2c

2d 2,700

2e 2,700

3 3,011,226

4a

4b

4c 0

3,011,226

Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1b and 2b,Part V, line 4, Part X, Part XI, line 8, Part XII, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide anyadditional information

Identifier Ret urn Reference Explanation

DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAINTAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48

PART X PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THEPROVISIONS OFFASB CODIFICATION 740-10,"INCOMETAXES" (FORMERLY FASB INTERPRETATION NO 48), ONJANUARY 1,2007 MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THATTHE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAXPOSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION UNDERFIN 48

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHERADJUSTMENTS

RENTAL INCOME 2,700

PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHERADJUSTMENTS

RENTAL INCOME 2,700

PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THEPROVISIONS OFFASB CODIFICATION 740-10,"INCOMETAXES" (FORMERLY FASB INTERPRETATION NO 48), ONJANUARY 1, 2007 MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THATTHE ORGANIZATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAXPOSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION UNDERFIN 48


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Schedule I

(Form 990)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.F Attach to Form 990

OMB No 1545-0047

2010

Open to PublicInspect ion


Employer identication number

52-2111508

M General Information on Grants and Assistance1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount ofthe grants or assistance, the grantees eligibility forthe grants or assistance, and

the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? .2 Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use ofgrant fu nds in the United States

I7 Yes |_ No

M Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" toForm 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Part II can beduphcatedifackhuonalspaceis needed. . . . . F F'

1 (a) Name and address oforganization

or government

(b) EIN (c) IRC Code sectionifapplicable

(d) Amount ofcashgrant

(e) Amount of non-cash

assistance

(f) Method ofvaluation

(book, FMV, appraisal,other)

(g) Description ofnon-cash assistance

(h) Purpose ofgrantor assistance

(1) PARENTS FOR CHOICEIN EDUCATIONFOUNDATION124 SOUTH400 EAST 230SALT LAKE CITY,UT84111

87-0665297 501 (c)(3) 27,300 GENERAL SUPPORT

(2) SCHOOL CHOICE OHIO88 W BROAD STREETSUITE 640COLUMBUS,OH 43215

20-3130699 501(c)(3) 50,000 GENERAL SUPPORT

(3)SCHOOL CHOICEINDIANA4510 N CENTRALAVENUEINDIANAPOLIS,IN 46205


(4) SCHOOL CHOICEWISCONSIN INC2025 NSUMMIT AVE 103MILWAUKEE,WI 53202


(5)BLACK ALLIANCE FOREDUCATIONALOPTIONS888 16TH STREET NWWASHINGTON,DC 20006


(6)EDUCATION REFORMNOW24W46TH ST APT4NEWYORK,NY 10036


(7)ARIZO NA SCHOOLCHOICE TRUSTPO BOX1616GLENDALE,AZ 85311


(8) IOWA ALLIANCE FORCHOICE IN EDUCATION530 42ND STREETDES MOINES,IA 50312


2 Enter total number ofsection 501(c)(3) and government organizations .

3 Entertotal number ofother organizations .

F 8

I'-

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat No 50055P Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United StatesUse Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

Page 2. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.

(a)Type ofgrant or assistance (b)N umber ofrecipients

(c)A mount ofcash grant

(d)A mount ofnon-cash assistance

(e)Method ofvaluation(book,

FMV, appraisal, other)

(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.Ident if ier Ret urn Reference Explanation

PROCEDURE FORMONITORING GRANTSIN THE U S

PART I, LINE 2 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ASSIGNED AGEOGRAPHIC REGION OFTHE UNITED STATES PART OFTHEIR JOB IS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE ALLIESWITHIN THE STATES AND GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS SET OUT IN THE PROPOSALSFOR GRANT FUNDS THE GRANTEES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT INTERIM AND FINAL REPORTS ON THE PROGRAMACCOMPLISHMENTS IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL REPORTING

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

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schedure J Compensatron lnformatron

(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and HighestCompensated Employees

II- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Department of the Treasury part IV question 23_lnlemal R9V9U9 59lV|C9 II- Attach to Form 990. II- See separate instruct ions.


OMB No 1545-0047

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52-2111508

M Questions Regarding CompensationYes No

1a Check the approprate box(es) rfthe organrzatron provrded any ofthe followrng to orfor a person Irsted In Form990, Part VII, Sectron A, lrne 1a Complete Part III to provrde any relevant Informatron regardrng these Items

I_ Frrst-class or charter travel I_ Housrng allowance or resrdence for personal useI_ Travel for companrons I_ Payments for busrness use of personal resrdenceI_ Tax rdemnrfrcatron and gross-up payments I_ Health or socral club dues or Inrtratron feesI_ Drscretronary spendrng account I_ Personal servrces (e g , mard, chauffeur, chef)

b Ifany ofthe boxes In lrne 1a are checked, drd the organrzatron follow a wrrtten polrcy regardrng payment orrermbursement orprovrsron ofall the expenses descrrbed above? If"No," complete Part III to explarn 1b

2 Drd the organrzatron requrre substantratron prror to rermbursrng or allowrng expenses Incurred by alloffrcers, drrectors, trustees, and the CEO/Executrve Drrector, regardrng the Items checked In lrne la? 2

3 Indrcate whrch, Ifany, ofthe followrng the organrzatron uses to establrsh the compensatron oftheorganIzatIon's CEO/Executrve Drrector Check all that applyI_ Compensatron commrttee I_ Wrrtten employment contractI_ Independent compensatron consultant I_ Compensatron survey or studyI_ Form 990 of other organrzatrons I7 Approval by the board or compensatron commrttee

4 Durrng the year, drd any person Irsted In Form 990, Part VII, Sectron A, lrne 1a wrth respect to the frlrng organrzatronor a related organrzatron

Recerve a severance payment or change-of-control payment from the organrzatron or a related organrzatron? 4a No

Partrcrpate In, or recerve payment from, a supplemental nonqualrfred retrrement plan? 4b No

c Partrcrpate In,or recerve payment from,an equrty-based compensatron arrangement? 4c NoIf"Yes" to any oflrnes 4a-c, lrst the persons and provrde the applrcable amounts for each Item In Part III

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.5 For persons Irsted In form 990, Part VII, Sectron A, lrne 1a, drd the organrzatron pay or accrue any

compensatron contrngent on the revenues of

The organrzatron? 5a Yes

Any related organrzatron? 5b YesIf"Yes," to lrne 5a or 5b, descrrbe In Part III

6 For persons Irsted In form 990, Part VII, Sectron A, lrne 1a, drd the organrzatron pay or accrue anycompensatron contrngent on the net earnrngs of

The organrzatron? 6a No

Any related organrzatron? 6b No

If"Yes," to lrne 6a or 6b, descrrbe In Part III

7 For persons Irsted In Form 990, Part VII, Sectron A, lrne 1a, drd the organrzatron provrde any non-frxedpayments not descrrbedrnlrnes 5 and 67 If"Yes," descrrbern PartIII 7 No

8 Were any amounts reported In Form 990, Part VII, pard or accured pursuant to a contract that wassubject to the Inrtral contract exceptron descrrbed In Regs sectron 53 4958-4(a)(3)7 If"Yes," descrrbeIn Part III 8 N0

9 If"Yes" to lrne 8, drd the organrzatron also follow the rebuttable presumptron procedure descrrbed In Regulatronssectron 53 4958-6(c)'r 9

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Int ruct ions for Form 990 C at N o 50 0 5 3T Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedu|eJ (Form 990)2010 Page 2

m Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space IS needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in theinstructions on row (ii) Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII

Note.The sum ofcolumns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a

(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total ofcolumns (F) Compensation

_ Ba (ii) Bonus & (iii) other other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) reported in prior(') 5? incentive reportable compensation Form 990 or

Compensa Ion compensation compensation Form 990-EZ

(I) 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 GREGORY BROCK( ) (II) 150,000 0 0 5,250 4,327 159,577 0

(I) 87.497 0 0 0 0 87 497 02 JOHN SCHILLING I( ) (II) 109,421 0 0 877 700 110,998 0

(I) 0 0 0 0 0 0 03 ZACK DAWES( ) (II) 147,196 34,299 0 0 4,142 185,637 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010


Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8 Also complete this part for any additional information

Page 3

5 BASED ON RENEWALS AND NEW DONORS

Identifier Return ExplanationReference

PART I, LINE COMMISSIONS WERE PAID TO THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT BASED ON DONOR GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS, COMMISSIONS WERE


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NonCash Contributions

(Form 990) 2 1i-Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 0 0990 Part IV lines 29 or 30. .

Depaiimentofthe Treasury [Attach t'o Form 990 Open to PubI|cInternal Revenue Service InspectionName ofthe organization Employer identification numberALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

52-2111508

IE3] Types of Property

(a) (b) (C) (CDCheck if Number ofContributions or items Noncash contribution amounts Method of detennining oncash contribution

applicable contributed reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line amounts191 ArtWorks ofart2 ArtHistorica|treasures3 ArtFractiona| interests

4 Books and publications5 Clothing and household

goods . . . .6 Cars and other vehicles

7 Boats and planes8 Intellectual property9 SecuritiesPub|ic|y traded X 1 105,308 AVG HI/LO OF MARKET

10 SecuritiesC|ose|y heldstock

11 SecuritiesPartnership,LLC, ortrust interests

12 SecuritiesMisce||aneous

13 Qualified conservationcontributionHistoricstructures

14 Qualified conservationcontributionOther

15 Real estateResidentia|16 Real estateCommercia|17 Real estateOther18 Collectibles

19 Food inventory20 Drugs and medical supplies21 Taxidermy22 Historical artifacts

23 Scientific specimens24 A rcheological artifacts

25 Otherli-r( )26 Other I-v( )27 Other I-r( )28 OtherIv( )29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions

for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement . . . 29Yes No

30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it

must hold for at least three years from the date ofthe initial contribution, and which is not required to be usedfor exempt purposes for the entire holding period? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30a No

b If"Yes," describe the arrangementinPartII

31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review ofany non-standard contributions? 31 N0

32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash

C0r'ItI'|bUt|0r'IS7'............................ 32aYes

b If"Yes," describe in Part II33 Ifthe organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type ofproperty for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II

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Schedule M (Form 990) 2010 Page 2

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier Ret urn Reference Explanation

THIRD PARTY USE PART I,LINE 32B THE ORGANIZATION HASA BROKERWITHA FINANCIALINVESTMENT FIRM, OFWHICH SECURITIES CAN BETRANSFERRED TO THE BROKER WILL THEN NOTIFY THEORGANIZATIONS CHIEF FINANCIALOFFICER WHENSECURITIES ARE RECEIVED AND SELL THE SHARES ATTHE AUTHORIZATION OFTHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ORCFO OFTHE ORGANIZATION USUALLY,THE DIRECTOR OFDEVELOPMENT NOTIFIES THE CFO OF ANY SECURITIESBEING DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION IN ADVANCE

Schedule M (Form 990) 2010

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SCHEDULE 0

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Servrce

OMB No 1545-0047

Open to PublicInspection

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions onForm 990 or to provide any additional information.

Dr Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.Name of the organizationALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC


52-2111508


FORM 990, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND TAXPA RT V I, ADV ISORS IN PREPARING AND PROVIDING SCHEDULES AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORMSECTION B, 990 ONCE COMPLETED AND REVIEWED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THE TREASURER THEN REVIEWS THELINE 11 FORM 990 FOR NECESSARY CHANGES THE FINAL DRAFT VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY

THE ORGAN|ZAT|ON'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND LEGAL COUNSEL ONCEREV |E\NED AND ALL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND CHANGES MADE, IF APPLICABLE, THE EXECUTIV EDIRECTOR SIGNS THE RETURN BEFORE FILING


FORM 990, PA RT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SIGN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENTS,VI, SECTION B, WHEREBY THEY MUST DISCLOSE FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT MAY CREATE, OR MAY APPEAR TOLINE 12C CREATE, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, THE AFFECTED DIRECTOR SHALL NOT

PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS OR VOTING BY THE BOARD AS TO THE MATTER AT ISSUE

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTIONC, LINE 19

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADEAVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST


FORM 990, PA RT THE ORGAN|ZAT|ON'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT ANDXI, LINE 2C SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THERE IS NO COMMITTEE THAT PERFORMS THESE

RESPONSIBILITIES

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. . . OMBN 1545-0047SCHEDULE R Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

(Forrn @z II- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37. )1 0II- Attach to Form 990. II- See separate instructions.

Depaitmentofthe Treasury open to P_ubcInternal Revenue Service Inspecuon

Name of the organization Employer identification numberALLIANCE FOR SCHOOL CHOICE INC

52-2111508

M Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (0Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity Primary activity Legal domicile (state Total income Endofyear assets Direct controlling

or foreign country) entity

M Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had oneor more related taxexempt organizations during the tax year.)

(9)(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Section 512(b)(13)

Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary activity Legal domicile (state Exempt Code section Public charity status Direct controlling Controlledor foreign country) (if section 501(c)(3)) entity orgar-,,zat,On

Yes No(1) AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN INC

SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICEPROGRAMS AND PROMOTE CA 501(C)(4) N/A N/A NoPASSAGE OF LEGISLATION

1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1000

WASHINGTON, DC 2003633-0627955(2) AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

ADVAN CE E DUCATION1660 L STREET NW SUITE 1000 REFORM BY ENGAGING IN

ACTIVITIES RELATED To 1 527 N/A N/A N0WASHINGTON, DC 20036 STATE ELECTION27168732O

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. C at N o 50 1 3 SY Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

Schedu|eR(Form990)2010 Page 2

|E[l1| Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

(C) (E) (h) (i) (J')(a) (b) Legal (d) Predominant Income (f) (g) Disproprtionate Code VUBI General or (k)

Name, address, and EIN of Primary activity domicile Direct controlling (related unrelated Share of total income Share of endofyear a||0CatI0nS"-' amount In box 20 Of managing Percenta erelated organization (state or entity I d d from tax assets Schedule K-1 partner? Ownersh?

foreign eicu e (Form 1065) pCountry) un er S(]Z-t4!-C))nS 512-

Ys No Ya No

M Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV,line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

(a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h)Name, address, and EIN of related organization pnmary actmty Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total income Share of Percentage

(state or entity (C corp, S corp, endofyear ownershipforeign or trust) assets

country)

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

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M Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 ifany entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV Yes N0

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any ofthe following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of(i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity 13 N0

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) 1'3 N0

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) 1: N0

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) 1d N0

e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) 1e N0

f Sale ofassets to other organization(s) 11' N0

g Purchase ofassets from other organization(s) 19 N0

h Exchange ofassets 1h N0

i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) 1i N0

j Lease offacilities,equipment,or other assets from other organization(s) 1.'i N0

k Performance ofservices or membership orfundraising solicitations for other organization(s) 1' N0

I Performance ofservices or membership orfundraising solicitations by other organization(s) 1' N0

m Sharing offacilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets 1' Yes

n Sharing of paid employees 1 Yes

0 Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses 10 Yes

Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses 1P N0

q Other transfer ofcash or property to other organization(s) 1C! N0

r Other transfer ofcash or property from other organization(s) 17 N0

2 Ifthe answer to any ofthe above IS "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds

(a) Tran(sta3:tion (C) Method of det(ecrlThining amountName of other organization Amount involvedtype(ar) involved

(1) AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN INC M 232540 ACTUAL FIGURES

(2) AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN INC N 458,091 ACTUAL FIGURES

(3) AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN INC 0 233,894 ACTUAL FIGURES

(4)

(5)

(6)


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m Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent ofits activities (measured by total assets or grossrevenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships

(a) (b) (C) (d) (e) (f) (9) (h)Name, address, and EIN of entity Primary activity Legal domicile Are all Share of Disproprtionate Code VUBI General or

(state or foreign partners endofyear allocations? amount in box managingcountry) section assets 20 of Schedule K-1 partner?

501(c)(3) (Form 1065)organizations?Ya No Ya No Ya No


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Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions)

Ident if ier Ret urn Reference Explanation


Documents

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