Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · EXHIBIT · ECF #2032-52
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2032
- Type
- EXHIBIT
- Filed
- 2023-07-25
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1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? 160 NU
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? - X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for 2 public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I X 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(th) election in effect త్రా during the tax year? If 'Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II ਮ 5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or ব similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? Y 'Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III o X 6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule O, Part I 0 X 7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? // "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 1 X B Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? ff "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV க X 10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments or in quasi endowments? ¡f 'Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part V 10 ਮ 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VIII, III, IX, or X as applicable. a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? // "Yes," complete Schedule D,
b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? if "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11c ਮ d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 257 // "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11e X f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 111 X 12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schodule D, Parts XI and XII is optional [ 126 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 143 ਮ b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than \$10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at \$100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than \$5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any 14b X
foreign organization? If "Yes," compiete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than \$5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to 15 or for foreign individuals? If 'Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV X 17 Did the organization report a total of more than \$15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, 16 column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I ಸ 18 Did the organization report more than \$15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, ines 17 1c and 8a? if "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X 19 Did the organization report more than \$15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? /f 'Yes, "
to a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? ¡f 'Yes," complete Schedule H 20a ਮ b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b 21 Did the organization report more than \$5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II 21 X
Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) 22 Did the organization report more than \$5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 27 If *Yes." complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Saction A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? // "Yes, " complete
24 a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than \$100,000 as of the last day of the year. that was issued after December 31, 2002? ]f "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
rs, trustees, Rey employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes
***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than as issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d .
any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
any tax exempt bonds?
d "Did the organization act as an "on behalf o" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
25a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? ¡f "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22, for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes " complete Schedule / Roct II
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons? // "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III .........
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions, for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions): a A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? .
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes." complete Schedule L. Part IV
c A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? ff
29 Did the organization receive more than \$25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes." complete Schedule B. Part L
34 Was the organization related to any taxesempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or V, and Part V, line 1
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
b ff "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? ¡¡ "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? Il Van assemblato Cabookilo Q Dovi II line O
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7 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 8 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note: All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V 1
(gambling) winnings to prize winners? c Did the organization comply withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable Fa Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable
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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
fa Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the criting with or within the organization's tax year. · List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of anount of compensation.
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
· List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
· List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report able compensation (Box 5 of Form 1089-MISC) of more than \$100,000 from the organization and any relations.
· List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than \$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
· List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than \$10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
[ X ] Check this box if neither the organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustoe,
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Section 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX (A) (B) (C) (D) Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. Total expenses Program service
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
6 Compensation not included above to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 49,583. 7 Other salaries and wages 47,104. 2,479. Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
11 Fees for services (nonemployees):
a Management 56,464. 56,464.
· Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, Ine 17
Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Sch O.)
13 23,008. 22,730. 278.
Occupancy ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
22,561. 22,561. Other expenses. Ifemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses on line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)
a 75,385. 75,385.
b 2,247. 2,247.
Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 389,248. 0 . 386,491. 2,757. Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here If follawing SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X
1 Cash · non-interest-bearing · 1 3,825,681. N Savings and temporary cash investments 2 ਤੇ Pledges and grants receivable, net 3
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons 5 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ਉ
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges இ 5,412. 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a
11 Investments . publicly traded securities 10c 12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 11
13 Investments · program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 15 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33) 0. 16 3,831,093. 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 17 2,051.
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21 22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, Liabilities trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0.1 25 7,975. 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 0 . 26 10,026. Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here > X and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33. 27 Net assets without donor restrictions 27 3,821,067. 28 Net assets with donor restrictions 28 Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here > Net Assets or Fund Balances and complete lines 29 through 33. 29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 29 30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 30 31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 31 32 Total net assets or fund balances 0 . 32 3,821,067. 33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 0 . 33 3,831,093.
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chedule A (Form 990 or 990-E2) 2019 RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC.
Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(v) and 170(p)(1)(A)(v) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the orgarization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) >> (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
include any "unusual grants.") 4000529. 4000529.
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4000529. 4000529
amount shown on line 11. column (1) 1153691. 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 2846838.
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) = (a) 2015 (b) 2016 C) 2017 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total 7 Amounts from line 4 4000529. 4000529.
and income from similar sources 203 . 203.
assets (Explain in Part VI.) 209,583. 209,583. 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 4210315. 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 12 13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (1) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 ಕ್ಕೆ ಸಿ 15 Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 0% 16a 33 1/3% support test - 2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33 1/3% support test - 2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publication 17 a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and ine 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 10% facts-and-circumstances test - 2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 18 Private foundation. It the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, chook this box and see instructions - -
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) = (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified porsons that exceed the greater of \$5,000 or 196 of the
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) > (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) 14 First five years, If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f), divided by line 13, column (fi) 13 16 Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f) 18 Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 19 a 33 1/3% support tests - 2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization b 33 1/3% support tests - 2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 96 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part |, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
- 1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. - 2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes, " explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). - 3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes, answer (b) and (c) below. - b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? // "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. - c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2) purposes? If 'Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. - 4a Was any supported organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If "Yes," and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below. - b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. - c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If 'Yes, " explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)(2)( purposes. - 5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and ElN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (ii) the authority under the organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). - b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? - c Substitutions only, Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? - 6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facillities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If 'Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. - 7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (as defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). - 8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). - 9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. - b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes, " provide detail in Part VI. - c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. - 10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below. - b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to etermine whether the organization had excess business holdings.I
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1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations. 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt use assets 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions. 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions. 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (D)
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reason- able cause required explain in Part VI). See instructions, 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) i Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
Ine 7:
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. 8 Breakdown of line 7:
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Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Organization type (check one): RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC Employer identification number Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ [X 501(c)( 3 ) (enter number) organization 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation
1947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
[五] For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling \$5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributions.
\_ For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) \$5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 11; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than \$1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
\_ For an organization described in section 501(c)(0), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than \$1,000. It this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received porexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling \$5,000 or more during the year
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part V, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on 1ts Form 990-PF, Part , line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF,
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC.
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 1 GOLDEN SPRING (NEW YORK) LTD. Person X Payroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET \$ = 552,001. Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution SARACA MEDIA GROUP 2 X Person Payroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET \$ 200 529,320. Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) (a) (b) (c) (વ) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 3 ANONYMOUS Person Payroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET 239,500. \$ = = = Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 4 ANONYMOUS Person X Pavroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET \$ 177,777. Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution 5 ANONYMOUS Person X Payroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET \$ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 153,900. Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) (a) (b) (c) (વ) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution б ANONYMOUS X Person Payroll 162 EAST 64TH STREET \$ 100,000. Noncash (Complete Part II for NEW YORK, NY 10065 noncash contributions.) 923452 11-06-19
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC.
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 77,777.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 60,000.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 49,985.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 40,000.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 36,500.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NY 10065 20,000.
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NEW YORK, NY 10065 20,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 20,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 18,838.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 17,777.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 16,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 15,000.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,960.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,100.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,090.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part i if additional space is needed.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 10,000.
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Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 9,930.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 9,365.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 8,964.
NEW 8,937.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 8,888.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 7,525.
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 7,227.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 7,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 7,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,666.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,600.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,286.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Name of organization
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,140.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,121.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 6,000.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 5,977.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 5,957.
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
NEW YORK, NY 10065 5,500.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
162 EAST 64TH STREET 5,000.
162 EAST 64TH STREET 5,000.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 (Complete Part II for
162 EAST 64TH STREET 5,000.
162 EAST 64TH STREET 5,000.
162 5,000.
78 GOLDEN SPRING (NEW YORK) LTD. Person 162 EAST 64TH STREET 209,583.
NEW YORK, NY 10065 (Complete Part II for
Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
78 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION, LABOR 49,583.
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
78 IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION, RENT 160,000.
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
No.
Description of noncash property given (c)
Name of organization Schedule B (Lorm San, San-ET, or SSU-LL) (SUTS)
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), {8}, or (10) that Employer identification number
from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completting Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charttable, etc., contributions of \$1,000 or less for the year. (Entril list into cocci = \$ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed. (a) No.
Part I (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 (e) Transfer of gift Relationship of transferor to transferee (a) No.
Part I (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
(a) No.
Part I (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 4 Relationship of transferor to transferer to transferee (a) No.
Part I (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held (e) Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 - - - Relationship of transferor to transferee
923454 11-06-19 Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2019 RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC.
Part VII Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) ► Part VIII Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end of year market value
Total. (Col. (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) >
Part IX Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) Part X Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(2) DUE TO AFFILIATES 7,975.
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) подвессии создавших постительного при 1,975.
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's llability for uncertain tax positions under FASB ASC 740. Check here if the footnote has been provided in Part XIII . . . X
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2019 RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC Part XI Reconcillation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Page 4
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 4,210,315. 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements and of the many and 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 23 b Donated services and use of facilities 20
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 0.
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 4,210,315. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
c Add lines 4s and 4b 4c 0 . 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990. Part I, line 12.) 5 4,210,315. Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a. 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1.11 389,248. 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: a Donated services and use of facilities 2a
e Add lines 2a through 2d 20 0 . 3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ප 389,248. 4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 43
c Add lines 4a and 4b 40 0. 5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I. line 18.1 ਦੇ 389,248. Part XIII Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1s and 20; Part V, line 4; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part X, line 2; Part X, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
PART X, LINE 2:
THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR
EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE INFORMATIONAL RETURN FOR RECOGNITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT REQUIRED TO RECOGNIZE ANY AMOUNTS FROM UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF INCEPTION (JANUARY 11, 2019) TO DECEMBER 31, 2019. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONCLUSIONS REGARDING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND ADDUSTIBLY AT A LATER DATE BASED UPON ONGOING ANALYSES OF TAX LAMS, REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS THEREOF, AS WELL AS OTHER FACTORS. GENERALLY, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES MAY EXAMINE THE ORGANIZATION'S INFORMATIONAL RETURNS FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING.
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
- Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: SENTENCING, HARASSMENT, AND INHUMANITY PERVASIVE IN THE POLITICAL, LEGAL, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS OF CHINA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND TAX DOCUMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
INITIAL FILING OF THE FORM 990.
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. 932211 09-08-19
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37
Attach to Form 990.
> Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Internal Rovenue Service Name of the organization
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Par 1V, line 34, because it had one or more elated taxeempt Part II organizations during the tax year.
entity?
RULE OF LAW SOCIETY IV, INC. - 83-3252944
NEW YORK, NY 10065 TO EXPOSE CORRUPTION DELAWARE 501(C)(4) X
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
country) sections 512-514) Yes No K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No
dentification of Related Organization or Trust. Complete if the organization arswered "Yes" on Form 90, Part V, Ina 34, becauss it had one or more elated
organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
entify ? SARACA MEDIA GROUP - 35-2631430 country) Yes No
NEW YORK, NY 10065 MEDIA COMPANY DE N/A C CORP 0. GOLDEN SPRING (NEW YORK) LTD. - 47-3408224 0. . 008 X
FAMILY OFFICE DE N/A C CORP 0. 0. .00% X
Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule. During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-V? Yes No a Receipt of (l) interest, (ii) royaltes, or (iy) rent from a controlled entity be Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) 1a X c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) 1b X d Loars or bar guaratees to or for related organization(s) 1C X e Loans of loar guarantees by eletted organization(s) 1d X
g Sale of assets to related orgarization(s) X
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) X i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) X j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to relation(s) X
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other asses from related organization(s) メ I Performance of services or membership of undrations for related organization(s) X m Performance of services or nembership or fundraising solicitation(s) X n Sharing of facilites, equipment, maling lists, or other assess with related organization(s) 1n X o Shaing of paid employees with related organization(s) X
p Feinbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses 1p X q Peimbusement paid by related orgarization(s) for experses o X
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) 1r X s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) = X 2 I the answer to any of the above is "Yes" see the information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019 RULE OF LAW FOUNDATION III, INC
Part VI Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information in the organization onducted more than five persent of its activities (measured by total assess or gross reveaued by total assess or gross r that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment parnerships.
(related, unrelated, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514) (e) Are 311
allocations?
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