Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)14051 ISLAND DRIVE   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
HUNTERSVILLE, NC28078
A Employer identification number

56-1677733
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(704) 992-0705
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$29,619,301J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 4,065,712
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 68 68  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 141,990 141,990  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,759,297
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 31,080,232
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,759,297
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 8,519 8,519  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 7,975,586 3,909,874  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,725      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 54,567 4,100    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 556      
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,761 2,011    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 59,609 6,111   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 4,894,000 4,894,000
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 4,953,609 6,111   4,894,000
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 3,021,977
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,903,763
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing...............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 536,053 5,951,339 5,951,339
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 23,898,857 Click to see attachment21,453,630 23,667,962
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 24,434,910 27,404,969 29,619,301
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 24,434,910 27,404,969
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 24,434,910 27,404,969
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 24,434,910 27,404,969
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 24,434,910
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 3,021,977
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 27,456,887
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 51,918
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 27,404,969
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a CIT GROUP INC COM NEW P 2010-02-08 2011-01-03
b NETFLIX COM INC P 2010-08-11 2011-03-17
c VERA BRADLEY INC P 2010-10-21 2011-01-12
d COUNTRY STYLE COOKING RESTAURANT CHA P 2010-12-17 2011-07-13
e CREDICORP LTD P 2011-01-21 2011-07-08
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-03-01 2011-11-01
SOLAZYME INC COM P 2011-05-26 2011-09-20
RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD P 2002-11-25 2011-04-26
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-28 2011-11-10
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-10-04
ARM HLDGS ORD GBP0.0005 P 2010-03-09 2011-09-23
JOHN KEELLS SI 10 PAR P 2010-06-21 2011-07-26
CIT GROUP INC COM NEW P 2010-02-08 2011-01-28
NETFLIX COM INC P 2010-08-11 2011-03-22
VERA BRADLEY INC P 2010-10-21 2011-03-16
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION P 2010-12-20 2011-05-27
VISTEON CORPORATION P 2011-01-26 2011-04-14
ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-03-01 2011-11-11
VALIDUS HOLDINGS LTD P 2011-05-27 2011-07-14
RESEARCH IN MOTION LTD P 2002-11-25 2011-05-06
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-28 2011-12-19
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-10-06
ARM HLDGS ORD GBP0.0005 P 2010-03-09 2011-11-10
CARMAX INC P 2010-07-27 2011-09-19
GENPACT LTD P 2010-03-18 2011-01-14
HASBRO INC P 2010-08-12 2011-07-18
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-02 2011-06-16
BUREAU VERITAS REGISTRE INTERNATIONA P 2010-12-20 2011-07-21
NETFLIX COM INC P 2011-01-26 2011-09-16
FIRST SOLAR INC P 2011-03-15 2011-06-16
CHUBB CORP P 2011-06-03 2011-08-04
AMAZON.COM INC P 2008-12-31 2011-05-27
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-06-04 2011-02-24
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-10-19
AMAZON.COM INC P 2010-03-09 2011-11-21
CARMAX INC P 2010-08-11 2011-09-19
GENPACT LTD P 2010-04-29 2011-01-14
MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORP P 2010-08-25 2011-02-25
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-04 2011-06-16
VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC ADR P 2010-12-22 2011-07-14
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-03 2011-05-18
GOLAR LNG LIMITED COM STK USD1.00 P 2011-03-22 2011-10-04
CHUBB CORP P 2011-06-03 2011-08-08
AMAZON.COM INC P 2008-12-31 2011-07-13
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-07-23 2011-02-24
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-10-24
CGA MINING LTD SHS (CANADA LISTED) P 2010-03-09 2011-12-09
NETFLIX COM INC P 2010-08-26 2011-09-16
VENOCO INC P 2010-06-29 2011-03-17
NETFLIX COM INC P 2010-08-26 2011-03-22
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-04 2011-06-23
BUREAU VERITAS REGISTRE INTERNATIONA P 2010-12-22 2011-07-21
SUPERGROUP PLC GBP0.01 P 2011-02-03 2011-06-03
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP P 2011-03-30 2011-12-15
AMYRIS INC P 2011-06-07 2011-11-17
AMAZON.COM INC P 2008-12-31 2011-08-18
SOLUTIA INC NEW P 2009-07-27 2011-01-14
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2009-12-04 2011-03-11
CGA MINING LTD SHS (CANADA LISTED) P 2010-03-09 2011-12-12
NETFLIX COM INC P 2010-08-26 2011-12-28
VENOCO INC P 2010-06-29 2011-06-16
APACHE CORP P 2010-08-26 2011-07-19
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-10 2011-06-23
BUREAU VERITAS REGISTRE INTERNATIONA P 2010-12-22 2011-07-22
SUPERGROUP PLC GBP0.01 P 2011-02-03 2011-06-07
GOLAR LNG LIMITED COM STK USD1.00 P 2011-04-26 2011-10-04
CHUBB CORP P 2011-06-10 2011-08-08
AMAZON.COM INC P 2008-12-31 2011-11-01
SOLUTIA INC NEW P 2009-07-27 2011-01-20
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2009-12-04 2011-05-12
HASBRO INC P 2010-03-11 2011-07-18
NOBLE ENERGY INC P 2010-07-02 2011-03-22
CITRIX SYSTEMS INC P 2010-09-14 2011-01-25
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-10 2011-07-18
WAL-MART STORES INC P 2010-12-23 2011-01-06
SUPERGROUP PLC GBP0.01 P 2011-02-03 2011-06-08
SINA CORPORATION FORMERLY SINA COM P 2011-05-12 2011-11-22
AMYRIS INC P 2011-06-13 2011-11-17
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2009-01-05 2011-03-11
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2009-08-06 2011-05-27
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2009-12-08 2011-05-27
TIMMINS GOLD CORP P 2010-03-15 2011-07-19
NOBLE ENERGY INC P 2010-07-02 2011-05-12
CITRIX SYSTEMS INC P 2010-09-16 2011-01-25
WEBMD HEALTH CORP P 2010-11-10 2011-08-17
QUALCOMM INC P 2010-12-23 2011-06-16
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-03 2011-07-19
LINKEDIN CORPORATION COM CL A P 2011-05-18 2011-06-16
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC ( P 2011-06-17 2011-11-09
W R GRACE & CO-DEL NEW P 2009-05-07 2011-03-28
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2009-08-06 2011-11-08
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2009-12-09 2011-05-12
TIMMINS GOLD CORP P 2010-03-16 2011-07-19
VENOCO INC P 2010-07-02 2011-06-16
VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC ADR P 2010-09-28 2011-05-17
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION P 2010-11-29 2011-05-19
QUALCOMM INC P 2010-12-23 2011-08-05
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-03 2011-08-02
SINA CORPORATION FORMERLY SINA COM P 2011-05-19 2011-11-22
AEROVIRONMENT INC P 2011-06-23 2011-11-30
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-11 2011-08-22
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP- P 2009-08-06 2011-11-10
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2009-12-16 2011-05-12
WTS FORD MOTOR COMPANY EX PRICE 9.2 P 2010-03-31 2011-09-20
VENOCO INC P 2010-07-02 2011-06-23
VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC ADR P 2010-09-28 2011-07-08
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION P 2010-11-29 2011-05-20
QUALCOMM INC P 2010-12-30 2011-08-05
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-08 2011-08-02
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC ( P 2011-05-20 2011-09-20
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-08 2011-09-19
ICICI BANK LTD SPONSORED ADR P 2009-05-11 2011-12-19
AXIS BANK LTD SPONSORED GDR REG S P 2009-09-03 2011-08-22
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2010-01-04 2011-05-12
WABASH NATIONAL CORP P 2010-04-14 2011-05-13
VENOCO INC P 2010-07-02 2011-06-24
VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC ADR P 2010-10-05 2011-07-08
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION P 2010-12-01 2011-05-20
CREDICORP LTD P 2011-01-05 2011-07-08
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-08 2011-08-19
MAKO SURGICAL CORP P 2011-05-20 2011-09-20
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-11 2011-09-19
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-05-12 2011-01-31
AXIS BANK LTD SPONSORED GDR REG S P 2009-09-11 2011-12-21
CGA MINING LTD SHS (CANADA LISTED) P 2010-02-16 2011-12-09
WABASH NATIONAL CORP P 2010-04-14 2011-05-19
CARMAX INC P 2010-07-23 2011-05-13
VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC ADR P 2010-10-05 2011-07-14
PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION P 2010-12-01 2011-05-27
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY P 2011-01-06 2011-02-09
CVR ENERGY INC P 2011-02-08 2011-08-22
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC ( P 2011-05-20 2011-10-25
ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC P 2011-07-19 2011-11-30
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-05-12 2011-02-02
WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC P 2009-09-24 2011-09-28
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP P 2010-02-23 2011-09-20
WABASH NATIONAL CORP P 2010-04-14 2011-06-16
CARMAX INC P 2010-07-23 2011-06-08
PANDORA A S DKK1 P 2010-10-06 2011-05-19
ASOS PLC P 2010-12-16 2011-08-31
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY P 2011-01-06 2011-02-23
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP P 2011-02-24 2011-09-23
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC ( P 2011-05-20 2011-11-01
QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC P 2011-07-22 2011-12-06
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-05-12 2011-02-08
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-06-08
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP P 2010-02-24 2011-09-20
WTS JPMORGAN CHASE & COMPANY P 2010-04-20 2011-06-16
CARMAX INC P 2010-07-27 2011-06-08
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL P 2010-10-08 2011-01-25
ASOS PLC P 2010-12-16 2011-11-24
CREDICORP LTD P 2011-01-07 2011-07-08
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP P 2011-02-24 2011-10-06
GREEN MOUNTAIN COFFEE ROASTERS INC ( P 2011-05-20 2011-11-09
UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORP P 2011-08-29 2011-09-19
FORD MOTOR CO PAR 0.01 P 2009-05-12 2011-02-24
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-09-27
A WTS BANK OF AMERICA CORP P 2010-03-04 2011-07-07
WTS JPMORGAN CHASE & COMPANY P 2010-04-22 2011-06-16
GOOGLE INC CL A P 2010-08-04 2011-05-12
F5 NETWORKS INC P 2010-10-18 2011-05-25
COUNTRY STYLE COOKING RESTAURANT CHA P 2010-12-17 2011-06-16
VISTEON CORPORATION P 2011-01-18 2011-04-14
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP P 2011-02-24 2011-12-15
YANDEX N V CLASS A P 2011-05-24 2011-06-01
SINA CORPORATION FORMERLY SINA COM P 2011-10-31 2011-11-22
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD P 2009-05-26 2011-02-24
LIVEPERSON INC P 2009-10-22 2011-10-03
ARM HLDGS ORD GBP0.0005 P 2010-03-09 2011-07-19
HASBRO INC P 2010-05-07 2011-07-18
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 83,927   58,406 25,521
b 366,361   218,099 148,262
c 60,023   38,306 21,717
d 126,676   260,749 -134,073
e 229,295   311,502 -82,207
73,625   55,436 18,189
85,950   122,544 -36,594
193,495   8,738 184,757
52,395   49,333 3,062
155,383   90,954 64,429
172,989   70,580 102,409
50,594   42,248 8,346
321,603   220,379 101,224
42,491   24,871 17,620
180,447   118,623 61,824
202,096   206,532 -4,436
346,962   410,458 -63,496
130,908   100,686 30,222
184,366   215,334 -30,968
311,920   16,405 295,515
6,394   8,176 -1,782
108,888   61,145 47,743
168,333   59,994 108,339
225,266   172,381 52,885
311,661   310,125 1,536
137,547   148,947 -11,400
228,552   259,162 -30,610
407,000   375,085 31,915
210,043   274,816 -64,773
316,120   422,854 -106,734
302,835   329,615 -26,780
480,146   129,824 350,322
531,651   233,620 298,031
51,976   25,160 26,816
221,939   157,205 64,734
99,081   75,359 23,722
156,019   179,466 -23,447
252,000   171,015 80,985
57,715   65,377 -7,662
67,002   129,209 -62,207
138,859   120,031 18,828
20,697   17,427 3,270
177,626   202,658 -25,032
343,505   84,163 259,342
97,053   47,738 49,315
35,194   16,240 18,954
26,897   26,693 204
78,457   64,600 13,857
216,463   224,651 -8,188
251,676   146,877 104,799
156,967   179,134 -22,167
24,380   22,609 1,771
131,001   194,612 -63,611
138,529   140,365 -1,836
57,626   144,874 -87,248
229,909   64,393 165,516
345,194   113,844 231,350
25,159   26,295 -1,136
107,033   110,390 -3,357
260,113   482,341 -222,228
28,011   37,899 -9,888
844,646   609,908 234,738
16,499   18,864 -2,365
170,837   155,787 15,050
68,074   108,994 -40,920
167,382   181,533 -14,151
168,872   188,888 -20,016
278,377   69,323 209,054
518,777   177,047 341,730
95,968   108,170 -12,202
220,670   214,163 6,507
473,216   309,742 163,474
342,509   377,951 -35,442
26,772   43,649 -16,877
772,765   773,545 -780
154,162   239,720 -85,558
154,103   295,277 -141,174
87,769   215,295 -127,526
392,247   224,963 167,284
620,578   285,110 335,468
325,738   195,111 130,627
165,988   85,131 80,857
429,095   310,055 119,040
86,785   94,990 -8,205
101,684   154,686 -53,002
330,681   311,132 19,549
175,380   112,661 62,719
52,434   32,175 20,259
75,329   133,589 -58,260
151,679   40,263 111,416
137,538   66,771 70,767
199,890   223,301 -23,411
32,192   16,763 15,429
127,886   165,987 -38,101
156,950   199,748 -42,798
289,827   289,523 304
208,718   210,516 -1,798
170,428   109,428 61,000
136,332   249,235 -112,903
135,129   154,298 -19,169
253,449   152,839 100,610
116,256   60,101 56,155
123,009   140,417 -17,408
150,995   282,375 -131,380
140,823   183,605 -42,782
56,486   89,862 -33,376
103,819   104,666 -847
124,385   126,525 -2,140
9,574   6,850 2,724
385,775   268,942 116,833
273,901   366,133 -92,232
63,047   57,875 5,172
107,357   89,671 17,686
47,189   56,355 -9,166
100,274   91,363 8,911
9,766   13,144 -3,378
6,990   11,104 -4,114
303,227   315,951 -12,724
161,417   232,760 -71,343
72,341   54,442 17,899
484,253   392,365 91,888
184,741   246,231 -61,490
532,721   162,688 370,033
61,717   74,362 -12,645
82,754   85,884 -3,130
92,049   91,354 695
224,661   154,609 70,052
159,030   284,350 -125,320
125,789   124,897 892
391,162   422,806 -31,644
136,710   110,508 26,202
78,960   91,364 -12,404
52,483   70,051 -17,568
327,284   102,006 225,278
185,864   76,423 109,441
156,214   91,232 64,982
98,724   99,585 -861
188,536   150,935 37,601
75,516   94,538 -19,022
335,016   267,924 67,092
209,740   236,615 -26,875
210,568   200,509 10,059
28,143   35,039 -6,896
276,913   176,928 99,985
1,589   475 1,114
3,412   1,723 1,689
158,557   92,762 65,795
38,165   49,794 -11,629
107,166   87,691 19,475
198,712   176,681 22,031
379,419   494,640 -115,221
88,159   125,425 -37,266
135,984   127,878 8,106
14,113   23,436 -9,323
36,741   34,889 1,852
56,173   18,406 37,767
109,413   56,741 52,672
366,279   579,419 -213,140
139,304   170,810 -31,506
97,029   92,384 4,645
619,496   588,344 31,152
23,436   62,510 -39,074
560,666   665,277 -104,611
210,359   231,140 -20,781
53,400   42,150 11,250
85,678   113,559 -27,881
271,144   224,203 46,941
4,646   2,637 2,009
137,830   52,252 85,578
207,805   207,682 123
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       25,521
b       148,262
c       21,717
d       -134,073
e       -82,207
      18,189
      -36,594
      184,757
      3,062
      64,429
      102,409
      8,346
      101,224
      17,620
      61,824
      -4,436
      -63,496
      30,222
      -30,968
      295,515
      -1,782
      47,743
      108,339
      52,885
      1,536
      -11,400
      -30,610
      31,915
      -64,773
      -106,734
      -26,780
      350,322
      298,031
      26,816
      64,734
      23,722
      -23,447
      80,985
      -7,662
      -62,207
      18,828
      3,270
      -25,032
      259,342
      49,315
      18,954
      204
      13,857
      -8,188
      104,799
      -22,167
      1,771
      -63,611
      -1,836
      -87,248
      165,516
      231,350
      -1,136
      -3,357
      -222,228
      -9,888
      234,738
      -2,365
      15,050
      -40,920
      -14,151
      -20,016
      209,054
      341,730
      -12,202
      6,507
      163,474
      -35,442
      -16,877
      -780
      -85,558
      -141,174
      -127,526
      167,284
      335,468
      130,627
      80,857
      119,040
      -8,205
      -53,002
      19,549
      62,719
      20,259
      -58,260
      111,416
      70,767
      -23,411
      15,429
      -38,101
      -42,798
      304
      -1,798
      61,000
      -112,903
      -19,169
      100,610
      56,155
      -17,408
      -131,380
      -42,782
      -33,376
      -847
      -2,140
      2,724
      116,833
      -92,232
      5,172
      17,686
      -9,166
      8,911
      -3,378
      -4,114
      -12,724
      -71,343
      17,899
      91,888
      -61,490
      370,033
      -12,645
      -3,130
      695
      70,052
      -125,320
      892
      -31,644
      26,202
      -12,404
      -17,568
      225,278
      109,441
      64,982
      -861
      37,601
      -19,022
      67,092
      -26,875
      10,059
      -6,896
      99,985
      1,114
      1,689
      65,795
      -11,629
      19,475
      22,031
      -115,221
      -37,266
      8,106
      -9,323
      1,852
      37,767
      52,672
      -213,140
      -31,506
      4,645
      31,152
      -39,074
      -104,611
      -20,781
      11,250
      -27,881
      46,941
      2,009
      85,578
      123
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,759,297
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 -637,160
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2010 4,283,440 32,485,306 0.131858
2009 4,695,734 31,431,651 0.149395
2008 4,936,623 52,369,355 0.094265
2007 4,143,043 58,031,100 0.071393
2006 2,888,022 44,678,314 0.064640
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.511551
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.102310
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4 33,157,167
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 3,392,310
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 39,038
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 3,431,348
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 4,894,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
Page 4
Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 39,038
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 39,038
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 39,038
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 50,550
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 50,550
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 11,512
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet553 Refunded Bullet 11 10,959
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletNC
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV..........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.MERANCAS.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletC A M MERMANS Telephone no.bullet (704) 992-0705
    Located atbullet14051 ISLAND DRHUNTERSVILLENC ZIP+4bullet28078
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2011, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
     
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 5
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2011 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2011.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 6
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CORNELIS A M MERMANSClick to see attachment PRESIDENT
    7.50     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    JOHANNA J MERMANSClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    1.25     		0 0 0
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    ANTHONY A MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    2011 RADCLIFFE AVENUE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207
    JENNIFER E MERMANSClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    1.25     		0 0 0
    210 ELM ROAD
    PRINCETON,NJ08540
    BRYAN K MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    1721 LYNDHURST AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203
    ROBIN B MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    1721 LYNDHURST AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203
    NICOLE A MERMANSClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    1.25     		0 0 0
    361 17TH STREET NW
    ATLANTA,GA30363
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    32,627,682
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,034,416
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    33,662,098
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    33,662,098
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    504,931
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    33,157,167
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,657,858
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,657,858
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    39,038
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    39,038
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    1,618,820
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    1,618,820
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    1,618,820
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    4,894,000
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    4,894,000
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
    39,038
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    4,854,962
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2010     		(c)
    2010     		(d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7 1,618,820
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006....... 902,436
    b From 2007....... 1,476,206
    c From 2008....... 2,329,197
    d From 2009....... 3,128,779
    e From 2010....... 2,720,461
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 10,557,079
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 4,894,000
    a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount..... 1,618,820
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 3,275,180
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 13,832,259
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		902,436
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		12,929,823
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007.... 1,476,206
    b Excess from 2008.... 2,329,197
    c Excess from 2009.... 3,128,779
    d Excess from 2010.... 2,720,461
    e Excess from 2011.... 3,275,180
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2011, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CORNELIUS A M JOHANNA MERMANS
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CASEY MERMANS
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078
    (704) 992-0705
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    PROPOSAL/LETTER OF REQUEST INDICATING HOW ORGANIZATION'S GOALS ALIGN WITH FOUNDATION'S, AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUESTED AND HOW IT WILL BE USED. INCLUDE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROOF OF 501(3)(C) STATUS.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NONE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    NO SUPPORT FOR ARTS, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIUALS.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK
    6220 THERMAL ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) BEHAVIOR HEALTHCARE FOR CHILDREN 100,000
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    2425 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) GENERAL FUND/ EMERGENCY CARE 500,000
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
    POBOX 471112
    CHARLOTTE,NC28247     		  501(C)(3) UNIFORMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 20,000
    AS ONE MINISTRIES
    805 A WEST AIRLINE AVE
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		  501(C)(3) AID FOR HOMELESS 45,000
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
    3801 EAST INDEPENDENCE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) MENTORING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN 25,000
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
    1001 COCHRAN ST
    STATESVILLE,NC28677     		  501(C)(3) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS & MENTORING 25,000
    CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
    1123 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION PROGRAM 75,000
    CHARL EMERGENCY HOUSING
    POBOX 9373
    CHARLOTTE,NC28299     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR FAMILIES 125,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEACH & HEARING
    210 E WOODLAWN ROAD SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) HEARING AIDS FOR POOR KIDS 20,000
    COMM CULINARY SCHOOL
    2401 ADISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR UNDEREMPLOYED 25,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    600 E FIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS 100,000
    COMM FOOD RESCUE
    500 B SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD FOR NEEDY 50,000
    COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN 5,000
    COUNCIL CHILDRENS RIGHTS
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY 100,000
    CPCC
    POBOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC28235     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 535,000
    CRISIS ASSITANCE MINISTRY
    500 A SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHIMG FOR POOR 100,000
    DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS
    POBOX 237
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28070     		  501(C)(3) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUC. MUSEUM 200,000
    DORE ACADEMY
    1727 PROVIDENCE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR KIDS WITH LEARNING DISAB 50,000
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) VOCATIONAL TRAINING/CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    FAMILY SERVICES
    214 EAST FRANKLIN BLVD
    GASTONIA,NC28052     		  501(C)(3) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 25,000
    FLORENCE CRITTENDEN
    1300 BLYTHE BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) ASSIST UNWED MOTHERS & THEIR BABIES 50,000
    FREEDOM SCHOOLS PARTNERS
    POBOX 37363
    CHARLOTTE,NC28237     		  501(C)(3) SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR LOW INCOM 50,000
    FRIENDSHIP HOME INC
    2111 STAFFORD STREET EXTE
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT 25,000
    FRIENDSHIP TRAYS
    2401 A DISTRIBUTION STREE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28203     		  501(C)(3) PROVIDE MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 100,000
    HABITAT CHARLOTTE
    POBOX 220287
    CHARLOTTE,NC28222     		  501(C)(3) BUILDING HOMES FOR LOW INCOME FAMS. 50,000
    HOPE HAVEN
    3815 NTRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR DRUG & AHCOHOL RECOVERY 60,000
    HOPE HOUSE
    15604 NORTHCROSS DRIVE
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28078     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & KIDS 25,000
    HOSPICE & COMMUNITY CARE
    2275 INDIA HOOK ROAD
    ROCK HILL,SC29732     		  501(C)(3) GRIEF & LOSS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 30,000
    HOSPICE AT CHARLOTTE
    1420 ESEVENTH STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) PALLIATIVE CARE BUILDING 25,000
    HOUSE OF MERCY
    POBOX 808
    BELMONT,NC28012     		  501(C)(3) CARE FOR AIDS PATIENTS 25,000
    INREACH
    4425 RANDOLPH ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28211     		  501(C)(3) HELP FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 50,000
    INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
    322 HAWTHORNE LANE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANTS 28,000
    IREDELL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
    322 E FRONT STREET
    STATESVILLE,NC28687     		  501(C)(3) EMERGENCEY FOOD, CLOTHING & SHELTER 10,000
    JACOB'S LADDER
    2304 THE PLAZA
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) HELP FINDING EMPLOYMENT 25,000
    JUNIOR LEAGUE
    1332 MARYLAND AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  501(C)(3) HEALTHY NEEDS PROGRAM 25,000
    KINDERMOURN
    1320 HARDING PLACE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) SAFE HAVEN FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN 15,000
    KIPP SCHOOL
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    MATTHEWS HELP CENTER
    119 N AMES ST
    MATTHEWS,NC28106     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY 35,000
    MEALS ON WHEELS
    320 C COPPERFIELD DRIVE
    CONCORD,NC28025     		  501(C)(3) MEALS FOR SHUT-INS 30,000
    MEN'S SHELTER OF CHARLOTTE
    1210 NORTH TRYON STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR HOMELES 125,000
    NEVINS CENTER
    3523 NEVINS ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28269     		  501(C)(3) HELP MENTALLY HANDICAPPED ADULTS 10,000
    ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
    OUR TOWNS HABITAT
    POBOX 1088
    DAVIDSON,NC28036     		  501(C)(3) CONSTRUCTION COST FOR ONE HOUSE 50,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    4822 ALBERMARLE ROAD SUI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SEX EDUCATION FOR TEENS 85,000
    PAL POLICE ATLH LEAGUE
    812 OAKLAWN AVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) ATHELTIC PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED 30,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    4335 STUART ANDREW BLVD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR WOMEN 50,000
    SAMARITANS HOUSE
    611 FORTUNE STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28205     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AFTER HOSPITAL 25,000
    SHELTER HEALTH SERVICES
    534 SPRATT STREET
    CHARLOTTE,NC28206     		  501(C)(3) HEALTH CLINIC AT SALV. ARMY SHELTER 55,000
    ST PETERSMCCREECH
    PO5303
    CHARLOTTE,NC28299     		  501(C)(3) APARTMENT FOR THE POOR 25,000
    THOMPSONS CHILDREN HOME
    6800 STPETERS LANE
    MATTHEWS,NC28105     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 325,000
    UCP
    5700 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRI
    CHARLOTTE,NC28212     		  501(C)(3) STROLL IN THE PARK FOR HANDICAPPED 1,000
    UMAR
    POBOX 1558
    HUNTERSVILLE,NC28070     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 25,000
    UNION COUNTY CRISIS ASSIS
    1333 W ROOSEVELT BLVD
    MONROE,NC28110     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 30,000
    UNION COUNTY SHELTER
    311 WJEFFERSON STREET
    MONROE,NC28112     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 50,000
    UNITED FAMILY SERVICES
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 225,000
    WITH FRIENDS
    2098 KEITH DRIVE
    GASTONIA,NC28054     		  501(C)(3) SHELTER FOR TROUBLED TEENS 15,000
    WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
    7201 GLEN FOREST DR STE
    RICHMOND,VA23226     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT DOCTORS IN UNDERDEV COUNTRIE 25,000
    YWCA
    3420 PARK ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28209     		  501(C)(3) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR FAMILIES 25,000
    ATLANTA COMM FOOD BANK
    732 JOSELOWERY BLVD NW
    ATLANTA,GA30318     		  501(C)(3) FOODBANK 35,000
    ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY
    75 PEACHTREE PLACE NW
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		  501(C)(3) HELP UNEMPLOYED FIND JOBS 20,000
    ATLANTA TECH COLLEGE FND
    1560 METROPOLITAN PKWY SW
    ATLANTA,GA30310     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 35,000
    CHRIS KIDS INC
    3109 CLAIRMONT ROAD SUIT
    ATLANTA,GA30329     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOMES FOR VICTIMIZED CHILDREN 50,000
    CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
    401 WESTPARK CT STE 200
    PEACHTREE CTY,GA30269     		  501(C)(3) HOME FOR ABUSED WOMEN 25,000
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		  501(C)(3) MONKEY HELPERS FOR DISABLED 60,000
    IMAGINATION LIBRARY
    PO BOX 91
    HARTWELL,GA30643     		  501(C)(3) BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN 2,000
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMM
    2305 PARKLAKE DR NE 100
    ATLANTA,GA30345     		  501(C)(3) REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT 50,000
    OPEN HAND
    176 OTTLEY DRIVE NE
    ATLANTA,GA30324     		  501(C)(3) NUTRITION AND COUNSELING PROGRAM 20,000
    OUR HOUSE
    PO BOX 1304
    DECATUR,GA30031     		  501(C)(3) LEARNING CENTER FOR HOMELESS KIDS 20,000
    ALEXANDERS RUN
    324 S BROAD STREET 1
    TRENTON,NJ08608     		  501(C)(3) RESEARCH FOR SUDDEN DEATH IN KIDS 1,000
    ASSOC FOR CHILDREN OF NJ
    35 HALSEY STREET
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		  501(C)(3) LEGAL REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY 35,000
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
    212 CENTRE STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT AND TUTORING FOR KIDS 25,000
    BRUNSWICK CHARTER SCHOOL
    429 JOYCE KILMER AVE
    NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901     		  501(C)(3) CHILDRENS EDUCATION 7,000
    CRISIS MINISTRY
    123 EAST HANOVER STREET
    PRINCETON,NJ08608     		  501(C)(3) FOOD, SHELTER & CLOTHING FOR POOR 50,000
    HOMEFRONT
    1880 PRINCETON AVE
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SERVICES 30,000
    ISLES
    10 WOOD STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY REBUILDING 40,000
    MERCER ALLIANCE
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) COALITION TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS 35,000
    MERCER STREET FRIENDS
    151 MERCER STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08611     		  501(C)(3) COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE NEEDY 25,000
    NAMI MERCER
    3371 BRUNSWICK PIKE SUIT
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) SUPPORT FAMILIES OF MENTALLY ILL 20,000
    MOUNT CARMEL GUILD
    73 NORTH CLINTON AVE
    TRENTON,NJ08609     		  501(C)(3) FOOD PANTRY 10,000
    NJISJ
    60 PARK PLACE STE 511
    NEWARK,NJ07102     		  501(C)(3) NJ INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE 20,000
    PEI KIDS
    231 LAWRENCE ROAD
    LAWRENCEVILLE,NJ08648     		  501(C)(3) PREVENTION & EDUCATION FOR KIDS 30,000
    RESCUE MISSION OF TRENTON
    98 CARROLL STREET
    TRENTON,NJ08605     		  501(C)(3) HOMELESS SHELTER 30,000
    UIH FAMILY PARTNERS
    864 BELLEVUE AVE
    TRENTON,NJ08618     		  501(C)(3) SUMMERCAMP FOR TEENAGE MOTHERS 30,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 4,894,000
    bApproved for future payment
    ELON
    1717 SHARON ROAD WEST
    CHARLOTTE,NC28210     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 100,000
    KIPP SCHOOL
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) CHARTER SCHOOL 200,000
    THOMPSON CHILDRENS HOME
    6800 STPETERS LANE
    MATTHEWS,NC28105     		  501(C)(3) GROUP HOME FOR FOSTER CARE KIDS 200,000
    CHARLOTTE FAMILY HOUSING
    300 HAWTHORN
    CHARLOTTE,NC28204     		  501(C)(3) PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS 125,000
    CHARLOTTE SPEACH & HEARIN
    210 E WOODLAWN ROAD SUIT
    CHARLOTTE,NC28217     		  501(C)(3) HEARING AIDS FOR POOR KIDS 20,000
    COMMUNITY LINK
    600 E FIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS 200,000
    CPCC
    POBOX 35009
    CHARLOTTE,NC28235     		  501(C)(3) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING 1,070,000
    DORE ACADEMY
    1727 PROVIDENCE ROAD
    CHARLOTTE,NC28207     		  501(C)(3) SCHOOL FOR KIDS WITH LEARNING DISAB 200,000
    FREEDOM SCHOOLS
    POBOX 37363
    CHARLOTTE,NC28237     		  501(C)(3) SUMMER EDUCATION CAMPS FOR LOW INCOM 50,000
    ONE HUNDRED BLACK MEN
    931 WILANN DRIVE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28215     		  501(C)(3) TUTORING & SCHOLARSHIPS 30,000
    HELPING HANDS
    541 CAMBRIDGE STREET
    BOSTON,MA02134     		  501(C)(3) MONKEY HELPERS FOR DISABLED 60,000
    UNITED FAMILY SERVICES
    601 EFIFTH STREET SUITE
    CHARLOTTE,NC28202     		  501(C)(3) CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER 800,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 3,055,000
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 68  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 141,990  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     14 8,519  
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     26 3,759,297  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   3,909,874  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    133,909,874
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
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    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Additional Data


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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2011
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Organization type (check one):
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    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.
    General Rule
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    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    CORNELIUS A JOHANNA MERMANS    
    14051 ISLAND DRIVE
       
    HUNTERSVILLE, NC   28078

    		$4,000,000




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    NICOLE A MERMANS    
    361 17TH STREET 2223
       
    ATLANTA, GA   30363

    		$65,712




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
    2
    		 480 SHARES WR GRACE &CO   $65,712 2011-12-28
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    56-1677733
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
    (a) No.
    from
    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
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    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
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    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
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    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
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    TY 2011 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    2010 INCOME TAX PREPARATION 1,725      

    TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Person Name Explanation
    CORNELIS A M MERMANS  
    JOHANNA J MERMANS  
    ANTHONY A MERMANS  
    JENNIFER E MERMANS  
    BRYAN K MERMANS  
    ROBIN B MERMANS  
    NICOLE A MERMANS  

    TY 2011 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    AEROVIRONMENT INC 901,820 887,548
    AGNICO EAGLES MINES    
    ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC 896,462 1,344,272
    ALLEGHENY TECHNOLOGIES INC 582,676 460,553
    AMAZON.COM 998,330 1,872,423
    APACHE CORP 584,735 516,397
    ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC 60,375 43,790
    ARM HOLDINGS 339,955 896,313
    ASOS PLC    
    AXIS BANK LTD 295,049 237,320
    BANK OF AMERICA CORP    
    BUREAU VERITAS REGISTRE    
    CAPSTONE TURBINE CORP 284,257 301,455
    CARMAX INC 243,982 350,886
    CGA MINING LTD    
    CITRIX SYSTEMS INC    
    CIT GROUP INC    
    COGNIZANT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS 525,008 1,016,805
    COMPLETE GENOMICS INC 447,963 105,002
    COUNTRY STYLE COOKING    
    EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP 188,724 291,991
    F5 NETWORKS INC    
    FORD MOTOR CO    
    WTS FORD MOTOR COMPANY    
    FUSION-IO INC 382,939 283,261
    GENPACT LTD    
    GOOGLE 880,535 1,029,565
    GOLAR LNG LIMITED 504,600 938,295
    GOLDEN MINERALS COMPANY 335,220 105,277
    HASBRO INC    
    HDFC BK LTD 273,712 443,475
    ICICI BANK LTD 355,134 305,372
    IMAGINATION TECHNOLOGIES 465,771 517,812
    IMAX CORP 641,923 336,832
    JC PENNEY CO INC 409,963 422,644
    JOHN KEELLS 431,264 410,343
    JP MORGAN    
    LIVEPERSON INC 170,307 383,390
    LIZ CLAIBORNE INC 333,365 378,313
    LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC 1,010,382 1,007,576
    LUMINEX CORP 393,882 386,853
    MAKO SURGICAL CORP 371,609 314,167
    MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORP    
    MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL    
    MONSANTO CO 956,147 1,010,620
    NETFLIX COM INC    
    NOBLE ENERGY INC    
    NXSTAGE MEDICAL INC 611,047 499,618
    OCADO GROUP PLC 800,973 158,964
    PANDORA A S DKK1    
    PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION    
    POLYPORE INTERNATIONAL INC 908,635 554,230
    RENAISSANCERE HOLDINGS LTD 638,757 652,225
    RESEARCH IN MOTION    
    QUALCOMM INC    
    QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC 350,716 534,178
    SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD 613,193 342,264
    SOLUTIA INC    
    SONOVA HOLDING 530,437 529,677
    SOURCEFIRE INC 691,389 792,468
    TIMMINS GOLD CORP    
    UBIQUITI NETWORKS INC 60,855 73,959
    VALIDUS HOLDING 215,301 209,633
    VANCEINFO TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    VENOCO INC    
    VERA BRADLEY INC    
    W R BERKLEY CORP 26,333 33,909
    W R GRACE & CO 260,716 1,236,671
    WABASH NATIONAL CORP    
    WAL-MART    
    WEBMD HEALTH CORP    
    WHOLE FOODS MARKET INC 612,277 1,034,724
    ZIPCAR INC 866,912 416,892

    TY 2011 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Amount
    ADJUST STOCK CONTRIBUTION TO BASIS 51,918


    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INSURANCE 750      
    ADR FEES 2,011 2,011    


    TY 2011 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    SEC. LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS 8,519 8,519  


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MERANCAS FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 56-1677733
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FOREIGN TAX ON DIVIDENDS 4,100 4,100    
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX-2011 EST 50,467