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REPUBLICANS OVERSEAS FOUNDATION

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 472574675 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE R20 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · www.republicansoverseas.com
revenue
$0
expenses
$1K
net assets
$361
employees
mission · from form 990

Legally protect US Citizens working overseas

profile · synthesized from sources

Republicans Overseas is a political advocacy organization representing U.S. citizens living abroad, primarily focused on challenging tax policies like FATCA and FBAR that they argue disproportionately burden Americans overseas. The group engages in legal action, public statements, and political commentary in support of Republican causes and candidates. It operates through a network of country chapters and has been active in litigation and policy debates since 2014.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

FATCA/IGAs/FBAR Lawsuit
Legal challenge to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, intergovernmental agreements, and FBAR requirements, arguing they impose unique and discriminatory burdens on U.S. citizens living abroad.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Board & Committee Governance 4 activities
    • Leadership Appointments
      Appoints individuals to its Board of Governors and as Chairmen for specific countries to expand its organizational reach and leadership.
    • Leadership Appointments
      Appoints individuals to its Board of Governors and as Chairmen for specific countries to expand its organizational reach and leadership.
    • Leadership Appointments
      Appoints individuals to its Board of Governors and as Chairmen for specific countries to expand its international presence and leadership.
    • Organizational Leadership Appointments
      Appoints individuals to its Board of Governors and establishes country chairpersons to lead its operations in various nations, such as the Dominican Republic, Lebanon, and Singapore.
  • Media Engagement & Public Commentary 3 activities
    • Media Engagement and Public Speaking
      Engages with media and participates in public speaking events, with its representatives invited to speak at conferences and provide commentary on political issues.
    • Media Engagement and Public Speaking
      Engages with media outlets and participates in public speaking events to represent the organization's views and discuss political issues.
    • Media Engagement and Public Speaking
      Engages with media outlets and participates in public speaking events to represent the organization's views and discuss political issues.
  • Grassroots Mobilization & Advocacy Campaigns 3 activities
    • Public Statements and Condemnations
      Issues public statements on political matters, including condemning political assassinations and congratulating political figures on legislative achievements.
    • Public Statements and Condemnations
      Issues public statements on political matters, including congratulating political figures on legislative achievements and condemning perceived political assassinations.
    • Public Statements and Condemnations
      Issues public statements on political matters, including condemning political assassinations and congratulating political figures on legislative achievements.
  • Uncategorized 11 activities
    • Advocacy for Overseas Americans' Rights
      Advocates for the rights and concerns of Americans living overseas, including efforts to repeal FATCA, end double taxation, and influence policy to support Republican federal candidates who address these concerns. This includes lobbying Congress and providing policy briefings.
    • Advocacy for Overseas Americans' Rights
      Advocates for the rights and concerns of Americans living overseas, including efforts to repeal FATCA, end double taxation, and influence policy to support Republican federal candidates who address these concerns. This includes lobbying Congress and providing policy briefings.
    • Advocacy for Overseas Americans' Rights
      Advocates for the interests of Americans living overseas, focusing on issues such as the repeal of FATCA, ending double taxation, and influencing policy to support Republican federal candidates who address these concerns. This includes lobbying Congress and providing political information to overseas Republicans.
    • Engagement with Republican Politicians and Events
      Provides members with access to senior Republican politicians through various events like webinars, conference calls, and RNC meetings, and participates in significant Republican political events such as presidential inaugurations and election watch parties.
    • Engagement with Republican Politicians and Events
      Provides members with access to senior Republican politicians through various events and platforms, and participates in significant Republican political events such as inaugurations and election watch parties.
    • Engagement with Republican Politicians and Events
      Provides members with access to senior Republican politicians through various events and platforms, and participates in significant Republican political events such as inaugurations and election watch parties.
    • Engagement with Republican Politicians and Events
      Provides members with access to senior Republican politicians through various channels like webinars, conference calls, and special events. The organization's representatives also attend significant Republican political events, such as presidential inaugurations and election watch parties, and speak at conservative conferences.
    • Legal Challenges against FATCA
      Files federal lawsuits and appeals challenging the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), and FBAR reporting requirements, including seeking injunctive relief and petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court.
    • Legal Challenges to FATCA
      Files federal lawsuits and appeals challenging the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), and FBAR reporting requirements, including motions for injunctive relief and petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
    • Legal Challenges to FATCA
      Engages in federal litigation to challenge the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), and FBAR reporting requirements. This includes filing lawsuits, moving for injunctive relief, amending complaints to add plaintiffs and expand challenges, appealing dismissals, and petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court.
    • Legal Challenges to FATCA
      Files federal lawsuits and appeals challenging the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), intergovernmental agreements (IGAs), and FBAR reporting requirements, including motions for injunctive relief and petitions to the U.S. Supreme Court.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0
Program service revenue$0
Investment income$0
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$361
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$361
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Ellen Barrosse — Director
  • Stephen Yates — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Asian Republican Coalition Partner — John Ying was the founder and Chairman of the Asian Republican Coalition, an organization aligned with Republican outreach efforts.
  • CPAC Poland Partner — Invited the RO Germany Chair to speak.
  • Carlyle Asia Partner — John Ying was a founding partner of Carlyle Asia, indicating a professional affiliation relevant to the board appointment.
  • DeVere Group Partner — Supported RO’s FATCA lawsuit.
  • Expats.cz Partner — Solomon Yue, vice chairman of Republicans Overseas, provided commentary to Expats.cz regarding the impact of the 2024 election on US expats in Czechia.
  • FVAP Government — Directs voters to FVAP for forms, deadlines, and the online FWAB assistant.
  • Heritage Foundation Partner — Published an article supporting the repeal of FATCA, aligning with RO’s advocacy position.
  • Merrill Lynch & Co. Partner — John Ying was Director and head of Thailand Investment Banking for Merrill Lynch & Co.
  • RNC Government — Engages with RNC through meetings and events as part of member benefits.
  • Republican Overseas Network — Republicans Overseas Inc. is part of the Republican Overseas organization.
  • Republicans Overseas Action Partner — Collaborates with Republicans Overseas to inspire political engagement among Americans living overseas.
  • The Carlyle Group Partner — John Ying served as Managing Director—Asia of The Carlyle Group, reflecting a significant professional relationship.